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US-Saudi-Emirati Aggression on November 9 Leads to Civilian Casualties and Damage

Sana'a:On November 9, US-Saudi-Emirati aggression aircraft deployed internationally prohibited weapons in bombing campaigns on populated areas, leading to civilian casualties and extensive destruction of infrastructure, homes, and mosques across several governorates.

According to Yemen News Agency, on November 9, 2015, aggression aircraft targeted the Al-Talh area with cluster bombs, injuring eight citizens and destroying a car. Further raids in the Sahar District of Saada Governorate injured two citizens and caused significant damage to homes, farms, and property. Additional attacks were reported in Al-Bayda Governorate, where airstrikes on a bank injured several employees and destroyed the building.

In Marib Governorate, Hilan Mosque and a house were destroyed by airstrikes, with further damage reported in Sana'a Governorate due to raids on Al-Jadaan and Nihm Districts. Similar destructive raids occurred in Ibb Governorate and Hodeida, targeting radio and television facilities.

In subsequent years, November 9 continued to see aggressive acts. In 2016, Saudi border guards injured a citizen in Saada Governorate, where various raids caused destruction across multiple districts. The aggression extended to other regions, including Jizan and Najran, with airstrikes and rocket attacks causing damage to farms and homes in Dhamar Governorate.

By 2017, airstrikes in Taiz, Hajjah, and Sana'a Governorates resulted in extensive property damage. The aviation and air defense college in Ma'een District was heavily targeted, alongside numerous residential areas.

On November 9, 2018, a woman was killed and others injured in Razih, Sa'ada Governorate, while airstrikes in Hodeida Governorate led to additional casualties and property damage. The following years saw continued aggression, with 2020 marking the death of a citizen in Hodeida and multiple injuries from artillery shelling across the region.

In 2021, the aggression persisted with aerial and artillery attacks in Sa'ada, Marib, Al-Jawf, and Hodeida Governorates, resulting in civilian casualties and severe damage to infrastructure. In 2022, mercenaries established combat fortifications and conducted artillery shelling in Hodeida Governorate, further exacerbating the situation for residents.

The ongoing conflict on November 9 across multiple years highlights the continued humanitarian impact and destruction caused by the aggression, affecting numerous communities and infrastructure in the region.