Two people killed in Oman after drones fall on Sohar province

Friday, 13 March 2026 10:53

By ARN News Staff

Two people have died after two drones crashed into Oman's Sohar province, the state media confirmed on Friday.

It said one drone struck Al Awhi Industrial Zone and the other fell in an open area.

The fatalities were reported at the industrial zone, with several reported injured.

Authorities said it is investigating both incidents.

A security source has reported that two unmanned aerial vehicles crashed in the Wilayat of #Sohar. One of the drones struck Al Awhi Industrial Zone, resulting in the fatalities of two expatriate workers and causing several additional injuries. The other drone came down in an open…
— Oman News Agency (@ONA_eng) March 13, 2026

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