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Airstrikes and Shelling Cause Civilian Casualties Across Yemen on October 11

Al-Bayda:Yemen On October 11, 2015, airstrikes in Yemen resulted in the deaths of 30 citizens and injuries to more than 50 others. The attacks targeted the Central Prison in Al-Bayda city, as well as locations in Al-Sawma'ah and Al-Sawadiyah Districts. Other strikes occurred in Saada Governorate, targeting a car in Haydan city and causing multiple civilian casualties. Additionally, airstrikes hit the Haydan market and surrounding areas, leading to significant damage.

According to Yemen News Agency, further airstrikes in Sana'a targeted the Naqm area and a residential building in Taiz city, causing extensive property damage. In Al-Jawf Governorate, Al-Ithnayn Market was heavily bombed, resulting in material losses. Marib Governorate also experienced a series of airstrikes that impacted Sirwah Market and Wadi Dhuwwar.

The aggression continued with multiple airstrikes and missile attacks in Hajjah Governorate, affecting Bakil Al-Mir District and other areas. In Mokha city, Taiz Governorate, a transport truck was bombed in 2016, resulting in casualties. The same year, shelling in Taiz killed five citizens and injured eleven more. Additional airstrikes hit Saada and Ibb Governorates, causing further destruction.

In 2017, airstrikes in Al-Jawf and Saada Governorates claimed civilian lives, including a woman and two children in Khub and Al-Sha'af District. The strikes continued to damage properties and farms in various regions, including Najran, Amran, Hajjah, Shabwah, and more. In 2018, Hodeida Governorate was heavily targeted, resulting in civilian casualties and severe damage to infrastructure, including hospitals.

In 2019, shelling in Hajjah and Hodeida Governorates injured multiple civilians and caused property damage. Similarly, in 2020, artillery shelling in Taiz led to the death of a child and injuries to others. Airstrikes continued across Marib, Al-Jawf, and Hajjah Governorates, causing widespread devastation.

By 2021, airstrikes and artillery fire persisted, with significant attacks in Marib, Al-Jawf, and Hodeida Governorates, resulting in extensive damage to civilian homes and infrastructure. In 2022, reconnaissance aircraft and mercenaries continued to shell various areas, maintaining the cycle of violence and destruction in the region.