Airstrikes and Civilian Casualties Mark Anniversary of US-Saudi-Emirati Aggression

Sana'a: On this day, December 3rd, the US-Saudi-Emirati aggression launched dozens of air and ground attacks, leading to the martyrdom and injury of civilians and the destruction of infrastructure across several governorates. According to Yemen News Agency, on December 3, 2015, two civilians, including a child, were martyred and seven others were injured in an airstrike on the Technical Institute in Hayfan District, Taiz Governorate. Additional airstrikes targeted medical facilities, infrastructure, and civilian farms across various districts. In subsequent years, similar patterns of aggression were observed. On December 3, 2016, the coalition launched 11 airstrikes in the Qahza area of Sa'dah district, causing extensive damage to civilian properties. Further airstrikes were recorded in Sana'a governorate, targeting critical infrastructure like the Al-Haytham Dam. By December 3, 2017, the coalition expanded its operations to several districts, resulting in damage to civilian homes and properties. Airstrike s targeted government buildings and security directorates, illustrating a continued effort to cripple local infrastructure. The following year, on December 3, 2018, airstrikes on the port of Hodeida led to civilian casualties, while mercenaries shelled residential areas, causing widespread destruction. The coalition's operations extended to Hajjah and Sana'a governorates, further exacerbating the humanitarian situation. The violence continued into 2019, with the deaths of five children from an explosion in Hodeida Governorate. Mercenaries continued to target civilian areas with artillery shells, leading to significant property damage. On December 3, 2020, the Saudi-led coalition increased airstrikes in Marib and Al-Jawf governorates, targeting strategic locations. The conflict persisted in Hodeida, where reconnaissance aircraft launched multiple airstrikes, and mercenaries established new fortifications. The aggression persisted into 2021, with airstrikes and artillery shelling causing civilian casualties in Sa'dah Governorate. The coalition's operations extended to Ma'rib, Sana'a, and Hajjah governorates, affecting densely populated areas and further straining the region's stability. Most recently, on December 3, 2022, a civilian was killed by unexploded ordnance in Al-Jawf Governorate, highlighting the lingering dangers of past conflicts. The aggression's mercenaries continued to shell areas in Hodeida Governorate, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The continued aggression has left a lasting impact on civilians, with airstrikes, artillery shelling, and unexploded ordnance posing daily threats to lives and livelihoods.