Sana'a: On October 19, the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition launched a series of airstrikes targeting several provinces in Yemen, resulting in casualties and significant destruction. This day has seen repeated acts of aggression over the years, impacting residential areas and essential facilities.
According to Yemen News Agency, on October 19, 2015, coalition warplanes targeted the Faj Attan area, Al-Nahdayn, and the Presidential Palace in Al-Sabain District of the Capital Secretariat. Additionally, they conducted seven raids on the Sirwah District in Marib Governorate, targeting residential and market areas, and launched cluster bomb attacks in the Haidan District of Saada Governorate, causing extensive damage to properties.
In Taiz Governorate, airstrikes destroyed homes and properties in multiple areas, including Sixty Street and Taiz International Airport. By October 19, 2016, the Amran Cement Plant was destroyed by airstrikes, and attacks on Sana'a targeted Al-Hafa area and Sana'a International Airport, causing widespread damage to civilian homes and infrastructure.
The following year, artillery shelling killed a citizen and wounded others at the Great Mosque in Taiz Governorate. Airstrikes continued in the Nihm District of Sana'a Governorate and the Al-Masloub District in Jawf Governorate, while various areas in Saada and Hajjah Governorates faced bombardment.
On October 19, 2019, mercenaries targeted residential areas in Hodeida, destroying homes and aid shipments. The strikes continued in Saada and Jizan, with airstrikes damaging roads and properties. The pattern persisted in 2020 with airstrikes in Marib and missile attacks in Hodeida, leading to further destruction.
By October 19, 2021, the conflict escalated with the Saudi army firing on civilians in Saada Governorate, and combat fortifications were established by mercenaries in Hodeida. Airstrikes targeted districts in Marib and Jawf Governorates, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The violence persisted into 2022, with landmine explosions killing civilians in Jawf Governorate and missile strikes damaging infrastructure in Hodeida. The coalition's continued aggression on this day highlights the ongoing conflict and its devastating impact on Yemeni civilians.