Sana'a: On this day in history, April 7, significant acts of aggression by US-Saudi-Emirati forces were reported, resulting in numerous casualties and substantial damage across various regions in Yemen. The events have been marked by widespread attacks targeting civilians, infrastructure, and essential facilities, leaving a trail of destruction and loss.
According to Yemen News Agency, these acts of aggression began on April 7, 2015, when air raids targeted Al-Shaheed Al-Rashidi Basic School in Ibb province, leading to the deaths of two students and injuring dozens. Simultaneously, raids in Sana'a province caused injuries to eleven citizens and damaged several buildings. Aggressive actions continued with artillery and missile bombardments in Saada province, and the destruction of a vital bridge in Lahj province, disrupting connectivity between Taiz and Lahj.
In 2016, further air raids were launched in Taiz city, affecting residential areas and causing damage to homes and vehicles. This year also saw attacks in Hajjah province and other regions, resulting in significant infrastructural damage and civilian casualties.
The violence persisted in 2017, with air raids in Hajjah province leading to the deaths of citizens, including children, and injuring many more. The aggression extended to targeting farms and homes in Saada province, causing extensive property damage. Attacks in Marib province further resulted in widespread destruction of homes and farms.
By 2018, the aggression's aircraft continued to wreak havoc, with raids in Hajjah province leading to the deaths of children and women. The violence extended to various provinces, causing damage to infrastructure and public properties.
In 2019, a devastating air raid on a school and residential neighborhood in Sana'a resulted in the deaths of twelve citizens, predominantly students, and injuries to ninety-two others, mostly women and children. The year also witnessed artillery shelling in Hodeida province, further endangering civilian lives.
The aggression continued into 2020, with numerous raids across provinces, causing injuries and destruction to property. Shelling in border districts resulted in casualties among both locals and African migrants.
In 2021, reconnaissance aircraft launched several raids in Hodeida and Saada provinces, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis by targeting civilian areas.
The aggression intensified in 2022, with multiple raids in Al-Dhalea and Marib provinces, accompanied by artillery shelling by mercenaries, causing further damage to properties.
As recently as 2023, reconnaissance aircraft launched attacks in Taiz and Hodeida provinces, with mercenaries establishing fortifications and continuing artillery fire, perpetuating the cycle of violence and destruction.
These historical accounts highlight the severe impact of the US-Saudi-Emirati aggression on Yemen's civilian population, infrastructure, and overall stability.