Sana'a: On this day, March 13, in different years, US-Saudi-Emirati aggression has repeatedly targeted civilians, their properties, and infrastructure across various governorates in Yemen, resulting in casualties and significant damage to both public and private properties. This day also marks the execution of two prisoners by the Saudi regime.
According to Yemen News Agency, the aggression on March 13, 2016, saw warplanes launching a series of airstrikes across multiple governorates. In Dhamar governorate, the Al-Jiyaa area faced four airstrikes, while numerous areas in Taiz governorate, including Softel and Al-Kadha in Al-Mokha district, were also targeted. Sana'a governorate witnessed airstrikes in various districts, causing damage to pastures and agricultural lands. Marib governorate and Al-Jawf governorate were not spared either, with multiple airstrikes hitting key districts and infrastructure.
On March 13, 2017, further aggression by warplanes resulted in injuries to citizens in Al-Dhalea governorate and significant damage to homes and farms in other governorates. The hostile actions continued with airstrikes targeting Nehm district, Saada governorate, and Hajjah governorate, leading to more civilian casualties and damage to properties.
The aggression persisted on March 13, 2018, with warplanes attacking the General Police Training Center in Dhamar city, causing further destruction. Airstrikes in Al-Bayda, Hajjah, and Sana'a governorates inflicted damage on farms and homes. In Saada governorate, airstrikes and shelling resulted in significant harm to citizens' properties.
In 2019, March 13 marked a particularly grim day with the loss of lives due to airstrikes in Saada and Hajjah governorates. Mercenaries and warplanes targeted civilian areas in Al-Hodeida governorate, leading to further casualties and destruction of homes and farms.
The aggression continued in 2020 and 2021, with airstrikes and artillery shelling affecting numerous districts across Yemen. Al-Hodeida governorate faced repeated attacks, and the Saudi army's artillery shelling targeted densely populated areas in Saada governorate.
On March 13, 2022, the Saudi regime executed two Yemeni prisoners, adding to the list of grievances on this day. Artillery shelling and airstrikes continued to afflict citizens in various governorates, causing injuries and fatalities.
The pattern of aggression persisted into March 13, 2023, with mercenaries establishing combat fortifications and continuing to shell civilian areas, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.