Escalation of Violence on June 10: A Historical Overview of US-Saudi-Emirati Airstrikes and Aggression in Yemen

General

Sana'a: On June 10, across various years, airstrikes and artillery shelling by the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition have resulted in significant civilian casualties and destruction in Yemen, impacting multiple governorates. The attacks have consistently targeted infrastructure, residential areas, and civilians, including women and children, causing loss of life and damage to properties.

According to Yemen News Agency, on June 10, 2015, airstrikes in Saada Governorate claimed the lives of four civilians and targeted key areas such as Al-Sha'af and Razih District. The aggression extended to Amran Governorate, where a bombing in Qaflat Athar District resulted in one death and multiple injuries. In Aden Governorate, an attack on the Khormaksar power station led to the deaths of two workers and its complete destruction.

In 2016, the coalition's air force launched strikes in Amran and Marib governorates, targeting wells and strategic locations. Shelling in Sana'a Governorate further damaged civilian areas. The following year, airstrikes in multiple districts, including Kitaf and Al-Dhaher, resulted in extensive damage to infrastructure and agricultural lands, affecting livelihoods and prompting displacement.

The violence persisted in 2018, with reports of civilian injuries and property damage due to airstrikes and mercenary attacks in Hodeida, Saada, and Sana'a governorates. On June 10, 2019, artillery shelling in Dhale'a and Hodeida governorates led to the deaths of children, while maritime attacks targeted public spaces. The coalition continued to launch airstrikes in Saada, Hajjah, and Marib governorates, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

In 2020, coalition airstrikes in Saada and Sana'a governorates resulted in civilian casualties, including a family injured by cluster bombs. Hodeida Governorate witnessed intense shelling and live ammunition use, causing widespread fear and disruption. The following year, similar patterns of aggression persisted, with airstrikes and artillery attacks reported in Saada, Marib, and Hodeida governorates, leading to loss of life and destruction.

The escalation continued into 2022 and 2023, with persistent airstrikes, reconnaissance raids, and artillery shelling in Hodeida, Marib, and other governorates. The ongoing violence has led to civilian casualties and significant damage to homes and infrastructure, further deepening the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.