Historical Overview of US-Saudi-Emirati Aggression in Yemen on June 23

General

Sana'a: On June 23, over the years, the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition has been involved in numerous aggressive actions against Yemen, resulting in significant civilian casualties and extensive damage to infrastructure. These acts of aggression have left a lasting impact on the Yemeni people and their country.

According to Yemen News Agency, on June 23, 2015, airstrikes by the coalition's aircraft targeted several locations in Yemen, injuring five citizens in Mukayras District, Al Bayda Governorate. The attacks extended to Balah area in Lahj Governorate, Aden Governorate including the international airport, and Haradh District in Hajjah Governorate where homes, grain silos, and factories were damaged.

On June 23, 2016, a medical staff member was killed by sniper fire from mercenaries in Taiz, and various districts experienced artillery and rocket shelling, causing further destruction. The coalition's aircraft launched an airstrike on Mount Hailan in Marib Governorate, while mercenaries targeted civilian areas with heavy weaponry.

In 2017, the aggression intensified with 12 airstrikes in Sirwah District, Marib Governorate, and multiple attacks on Hajjah and Saada Governorates. The airstrikes and artillery shelling led to widespread devastation of homes and farms.

The violence persisted in 2018, with airstrikes in Al Dhaher District, Saada Governorate, claiming the lives of two children, two women, and an elderly man. Haradh District in Hajjah Governorate suffered six airstrikes, causing further damage to civilian properties.

By June 23, 2019, the coalition's actions led to the death of Abeeda Omar Mohammed in Al Durayhimi District due to a lack of medical supplies amid a blockade. In the same year, airstrikes and shelling continued across various governorates, affecting the lives of many Yemenis.

The aggression continued in 2020, with significant airstrikes on Marib, Al Bayda, and Hajjah Governorates. The coalition's actions resulted in extensive damage to infrastructure and civilian areas, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

In 2021, artillery shelling in Saada Governorate resulted in one death and injuries. Airstrikes were launched on several districts, further escalating the conflict and causing harm to civilians and their properties.

On June 23, 2022, landmines and airstrikes caused injuries to civilians in Al Hodeida City and Al Dhalea Governorate. The coalition's mercenaries established combat fortifications, intensifying the conflict and targeting multiple regions with missiles and artillery.

Most recently, on June 23, 2023, a civilian was killed by an explosive remnant in Sana'a Governorate, underscoring the ongoing threats posed by remnants of the conflict.

The continuing aggression by the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition has left a profound impact on Yemen, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution to the conflict to protect civilians and rebuild the nation.