Child injured by shrapnel from Iranian missile interception, Qatari Ministry of Interior reports
via Egypt Today1 min read
A child was injured on Friday by shrapnel from an intercepted Iranian missile attack, according to Qatar's Ministry of Interior. The child is currently receiving medical care. The ministry stated that security forces and civil defense teams initiated emergency response procedures after the morning attack. Field findings and emergency reports confirmed that falling shrapnel from the interception caused the child's injuries. Officials urged the public to rely solely on official sources and to avoid sharing rumors, unverified information, or unapproved images and videos, cautioning about legal consequences for spreading misinformation. The ministry added that security forces are on high alert to ensure public safety and maintain public services.
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