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Airstrikes and Shelling Result in Civilian Casualties and Damage Across Yemen

Al-Bayda:On October 11, 2015, airstrikes by US-Saudi-Emirati forces targeted multiple locations in Yemen, resulting in significant civilian casualties and damage. In Al-Bayda city, airstrikes on the Central Prison and other areas led to the deaths of 30 citizens and injuries to over 50 others. Further airstrikes in Saada Governorate destroyed shops and caused fatalities, while Sana'a and Taiz cities also suffered extensive damage from aerial bombardments.

According to Yemen News Agency, In subsequent years, similar attacks continued to inflict harm on Yemeni civilians and infrastructure. On October 11, 2016, airstrikes and shelling in Taiz and Saada Governorates resulted in deaths, injuries, and destruction of property. On the same date in 2017, airstrikes in Al-Jawf and Saada Governorates led to the deaths of family members and damage to homes and farms.

The pattern of violence persisted, with attacks on October 11, 2018, causing casualties in Hodeida and Saada Governorates, alongside significant damage to medical facilities and homes. A year later, in 2019, artillery shelling in Hajjah and Hodeida Governorates injured civilians and damaged residential areas.

The violence continued through 2020 and 2021, with airstrikes and shelling in Marib, Saada, and Al-Jawf Governorates causing civilian casualties and destruction of property. On October 11, 2022, reconnaissance aircraft and mercenary forces continued operations in Hodeida Governorate, leading to further shelling and establishment of combat fortifications.