Sana'a: On this day, August 16, history has witnessed a series of aggressive acts by US-Saudi-UAE forces targeting civilians' homes, properties, and public infrastructure across various regions, leading to significant loss of life and injuries, including women and children.
According to Yemen News Agency, the aggression on August 16, 2015, resulted in the death of 12 family members, including women, children, and the elderly, in Jawf Governorate. An Apache helicopter attack led to the death of a citizen transporting food supplies in Sa'ada Governorate, while other areas were subjected to air raids and missile attacks targeting public roads and villages.
On August 16, 2016, airstrikes on civilian homes in Sana'a Governorate resulted in 14 civilian casualties, including children and women. The aggression also targeted paramedics, homes, and infrastructure, causing extensive damage across several districts.
The following year, on August 16, 2017, missile attacks in Saada Governorate resulted in civilian casualties. Simultaneously, airstrikes and artillery shelling targeted residential areas in Marib, Taiz, and Hajjah Governorates, causing widespread destruction.
By August 16, 2018, airstrikes and artillery shelling continued to devastate populated areas in Sana'a and Sa'ada Governorates, destroying homes and damaging infrastructure. The aggression continued its attacks on populated villages, leading to further civilian casualties.
On August 16, 2019, mercenary attacks in Taiz Governorate resulted in the death of a woman, while artillery shelling in Hodeida Governorate injured civilians and damaged properties. The aggression's air force targeted various areas, causing significant destruction.
The aggression's impact persisted on August 16, 2020, with airstrikes targeting an oil factory and shelling damaging civilian areas in Hodeida Governorate. Air raids were also reported in Hajjah and Marib Governorates, causing damage to farms and properties.
By August 16, 2021, artillery shelling in Saada Governorate resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. Airstrikes and artillery attacks continued across multiple governorates, leading to further loss of life and property damage.
On August 16, 2022, reconnaissance aircraft launched airstrikes in Taiz and Marib Governorates. Mercenaries established fortifications and shelled various areas, resulting in widespread devastation in multiple regions.
Most recently, on August 16, 2023, armed reconnaissance aircraft targeted areas in Taiz and Hodeida Governorates. Mercenaries continued to establish combat fortifications and shelled several regions, maintaining a persistent pattern of aggression and destruction.