Sana'a: On this day, May 18, the US-Saudi-Emirati aggression launched numerous raids across various governorates, resulting in casualties and substantial damage to both public and private properties. The relentless attacks have marked this date as a day of significant aggression over the years.
According to Yemen News Agency, the aggression on May 18, 2015, saw a citizen killed in two airstrikes in the Alaf district of Saada governorate. The airstrikes also destroyed a tanker carrying agricultural crops. The aggression targeted roads, bridges, and several other locations with heavy artillery and rocket fire, causing severe damage in the governorates of Saada, Aden, and Taiz.
In subsequent years, the pattern of aggression continued. On May 18, 2016, three civilians were killed in the Harf Sufyan District of Amran Governorate due to coalition airstrikes that caused extensive damage. These attacks were part of a series of operations targeting various strategic locations across different governorates.
The aggression persisted on May 18 of each following year, with significant events including a civilian killed and others injured in Taiz Governorate in 2017, and two civilians injured in Saada Governorate in 2019. The coalition's airstrikes and artillery shelling continued to target residential areas, infrastructure, and civilian properties, causing widespread devastation.
The attacks on May 18, 2020, resulted in injuries and the death of livestock due to missile strikes in the Razih district of Saada. The following year, on May 18, 2021, a citizen was killed and several others injured in the Maran area of Haydan District, further highlighting the ongoing nature of the conflict.
By May 18, 2022, and May 18, 2023, reconnaissance aircraft and mercenaries continued to launch raids and establish combat fortifications in various districts, maintaining the aggressive stance that has characterized this conflict over the years. The continuous shelling and raids have perpetuated instability and fear among the affected populations.