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Airstrikes and Shelling Result in Civilian Casualties Across Yemen

Sana'a:Continuous aggression by US-Saudi-Emirati forces has led to significant civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure across several Yemeni governorates. Airstrikes have targeted homes, roads, schools, mosques, and agricultural lands, with dozens reported martyred or injured.

According to Yemen News Agency, on October 21, 2015, two citizens were martyred and another injured in airstrikes on Hadhran Mosque and a house in the Al-Sharfa area, Bani Hashish District, Sana'a Governorate. Additionally, two citizens were injured in attacks on a farm in Sanhan District.

The airstrikes continued to ravage areas such as Maqreesh School and Wadi Rajam, leading to significant damage to agricultural lands and infrastructure. In Taiz Governorate, four inmates were martyred in airstrikes, with further attacks on public and private properties, including Taiz University and the Republican Palace.

Attacks extended to Saada Governorate, where airstrikes on houses resulted in further civilian casualties. In Hajjah Governorate, airstrikes targeted homes and public facilities, leading to more injuries and destruction.

Subsequent years witnessed similar aggression. On October 21, 2016, airstrikes in Shabwah, Sana'a, Marib, and other regions caused extensive material damage. In 2017, airstrikes and cluster bomb explosions resulted in deaths and injuries, with significant destruction in multiple districts.

In 2018, airstrikes on Zayed Street in Hodeida Governorate and Bani Hassan area of Hajjah Governorate resulted in multiple casualties. The following year, attacks in Saada Governorate led to the martyrdom of citizens, including children and women, with widespread property damage due to artillery and rocket shelling.

By October 21, 2020, airstrikes targeted districts in Marib and Al-Jawf Governorate, causing further destruction. In 2021, airstrikes on a medicine warehouse in Sana'a and other strategic locations resulted in civilian casualties and damage to critical infrastructure.

On October 21, 2022, a citizen was martyred by gunfire from mercenaries on a main street in Marib city, highlighting the ongoing violence and its impact on civilians across Yemen.