India, June 11 -- An 11-year-old girl was injured and several homes and vehicles were damaged in Bahrain after debris from intercepted drones fell into residential areas following an Iranian attack, authorities said on Thursday.

According to Bahrain's Interior Ministry, the girl sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment at the scene. The incident occurred after Bahraini air defence systems intercepted drones amid heightened regional tensions.

The falling debris caused damage to residential properties and vehicles in Hamad Town and parts of Manama. Some vehicles reportedly caught fire as a result of the impact.

Authorities had activated warning sirens across the kingdom earlier in the day after issuing a security alert. Re...