Sana’a: On this day in history, January 30, the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition carried out a series of air and ground raids targeting residential neighborhoods and infrastructure across several Yemeni governorates, resulting in the deaths and injuries of numerous civilians.
According to Yemen News Agency, on January 30, 2016, several citizens were injured when aggression aircraft targeted the Bin Shihab factory in the Daris area of Bani Al-Harith district in Sana’a. The attacks caused a large fire, destroying homes, vehicles, and damaging nearby properties. The coalition also launched multiple airstrikes on the Al-Nahdain area, affecting both public and private properties.
The aggression continued with attacks on various districts, including Raymah Hamid, Sanhan, and Al-Ghail, as well as in Jawf and Marib governorates. On January 30, 2017, further airstrikes resulted in the deaths of four citizens and extensive damage across multiple regions, including Hajjah, Marib, and Hodeida governorates.
By January 30, 2018, the aggression had intensified, with airstrikes causing the deaths of five citizens and injuries to others in the Arhab district of Sana’a governorate. The attacks led to further casualties and destruction in multiple districts across Taiz, Sa’ada, and Hodeida governorates.
On January 30, 2019, further violence ensued, with airstrikes killing a citizen and injuring others in the Wasab Al-Safil district of Dhamar governorate. The aggression also launched numerous airstrikes in Taiz, Amran, and other governorates, leading to significant damage and loss of life.
The cycle of violence persisted into January 30, 2020, with airstrikes and artillery shelling causing injuries and destruction in Hodeida, Sana’a, and Marib governorates. By January 30, 2021, the aggression’s attacks resulted in further casualties and damage, with airstrikes and shelling affecting multiple districts in Hodeida and Marib.
On January 30, 2022, the aggression claimed more lives, including a child in Hodeida governorate, with airstrikes and artillery shelling causing widespread destruction. The attacks continued into 2023, with incidents of landmine explosions injuring citizens in Hodeida governorate.
The ongoing aggression by the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition has resulted in significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage over the years, marking January 30 as a day of continued conflict and suffering in Yemen.