Sana'a: On this day, August 2, a series of aggressive airstrikes by the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition resulted in the tragic loss of civilian lives, including women and children, across various Yemeni governorates.
According to Yemen News Agency, on August 2, 2015, airstrikes targeted multiple locations including the Al-Hamra area in Lahj Governorate and several sites in Dhamar and Hajjah Governorates, causing numerous casualties and extensive destruction. The aggression continued in Saada Governorate with multiple raids on various districts, resulting in significant damage and loss.
In 2016, the aggression led to more civilian casualties, with three children killed in an airstrike in Abyan Governorate. Several other areas, including Marib and Jawf Governorates, suffered from air raids that destroyed homes and infrastructure, displacing many residents.
The following year, in 2017, attacks continued with airstrikes hitting residential areas in Hodeida and Saada Governorates, injuring civilians and causing widespread destruction. The aggression extended to Taiz and Hajjah Governorates, targeting civilian infrastructure and homes.
On August 2, 2018, the coalition's airstrikes resulted in a high number of casualties in Hodeida, with 55 civilians killed and 170 injured. The strikes targeted public areas such as a fish market and hospital gate, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
In 2019, artillery shelling and air raids by coalition forces continued to plague Yemeni cities, resulting in property losses and further endangering civilian lives. These attacks were particularly severe in Hodeida and Saada Governorates.
The aggression persisted in 2020 with airstrikes and drone attacks on Saada and Hodeida, causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure and homes. The coalition's activities included establishing combat fortifications and shelling populated areas.
In 2021, airstrikes and reconnaissance raids targeted areas in Marib and Hodeida Governorates, leading to civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. The attacks demonstrated the ongoing nature of the aggression affecting the region.
The following year, in 2022, violence continued with air raids and border guard attacks injuring civilians in Dhale'a and Saada Governorates. Artillery shelling by mercenaries targeted multiple governorates, contributing to the ongoing conflict and instability.
Most recently, on August 2, 2023, a landmine explosion in Hodeida resulted in the death of a civilian. The aggression continued with reconnaissance raids and shelling in various areas, highlighting the enduring impact of the conflict on the Yemeni population.