Sana'a: On this day, May 25, history recalls a series of tragic events as the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition carried out aggressive actions resulting in the deaths and injuries of numerous civilians. These actions included airstrikes targeting residential neighborhoods, homes, diplomatic missions, and local radio stations.
According to Yemen News Agency, on May 25, 2015, the coalition's air force conducted two airstrikes in the Hadda neighborhood of Sana'a, injuring five people and causing significant damage to diplomatic missions, residences, businesses, and media establishments like Yemen Today and Yemen FM Radio. Additionally, several raids were reported in other regions, including Aden, Lahj, Dhahyan, and Saada, with artillery shelling targeting the customs building in Hajjah Governorate.
The following year, on May 25, 2016, the airstrikes intensified as Jamil Ahmed Hayash al Subaihi and ten family members were killed in Lahj Governorate. In Marib Governorate, six citizens lost their lives in an airstrike, while another attack in Harib injured a woman. The coalition also targeted machinery in Sirwah and shelled civilian areas in Jawf and Sana'a governorates.
In 2017, coalition airstrikes in Saada Governorate resulted in injuries to a woman and two men, along with the death of livestock. Multiple raids were conducted across various districts, causing damage to homes and farms. The aggression continued with airstrikes in Hajjah, Hodeida, and Sana'a governorates, targeting infrastructure and civilian areas.
On May 25, 2018, the coalition's air force launched attacks in Taiz and Hodeida governorates, resulting in several civilian casualties and extensive property damage. Airstrikes and shelling caused deaths and injuries in Saada and Lahj governorates, while additional raids targeted infrastructure and civilian areas across several regions.
The aggression persisted on May 25, 2019, as coalition mercenaries bombarded Hodeida International Airport and nearby neighborhoods. In 2020, airstrikes and shelling continued across various governorates, affecting civilian homes and infrastructure in Hodeida, Marib, and Saada.
By May 25, 2021, the coalition had launched multiple air raids in Marib and Saada governorates, with mercenaries firing artillery and live ammunition across Hodeida. In 2022, aggression continued with reconnaissance aircraft raids and artillery shelling in Dhale'a, Hajjah, Marib, Hodeida, and other regions, targeting residential and civilian areas.
The chronicled events on May 25 across these years underscore a pattern of sustained aggression, leaving behind a trail of destruction and loss in Yemen. these actions highlight the ongoing challenges faced by civilians amidst the conflict.