Sana'a: On this day, July 13, the US-Saudi-Emirati aggression targeted citizens' homes, water tanks, and service facilities, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, including women and children. Health services were also disrupted in 11 governorates.
According to Yemen News Agency, on July 13, 2015, 25 people were killed and more than 50 others were injured in airstrikes by the aggression on the workers' city in the residential neighborhood of Sawan in the capital, Sana'a. The airstrikes also destroyed more than ten homes and damaged many buildings in the workers' city and neighboring neighborhoods, as well as cars and public and private property.
In Ibb Governorate, two women and two girls were killed, their home was completely destroyed, and neighboring homes were damaged in an airstrike on the Al-Jahb area in the Al-Sayani district. Additionally, in Hajjah governorate, a citizen was killed and three others were injured in airstrikes on the Aahem area in the Kushar district, which also resulted in the destruction of homes and property.
The Ta'shar and Jabal al-Nar areas in Hajjah governorate experienced Saudi artillery shelling, while the air force bombed various locations including the Haradh district and the customs building. The Ministry of Health announced the complete suspension of medical and health services in multiple governorates due to shortages of medical supplies and the departure of foreign medical personnel.
Further airstrikes targeted the vicinity of the government complex in Al Hazm city, Jawf governorate, and several areas in Marib Governorate, causing significant damage to infrastructure and civilian homes. In Aden Governorate, airstrikes targeted and destroyed the main water reservoir and pipelines, while also setting the Aden refineries on fire.
On subsequent anniversaries of July 13, the aggression continued with significant impacts. In 2016, two fishermen were killed off the coast of Hodeida Governorate. In 2017, airstrikes in Taiz and Sa'dah governorates caused injuries and significant property damage. The following year saw further fatalities and damage in Mahwit Governorate and Sana'a Governorate.
On July 13, 2019, coalition forces targeted residential areas in Al Hudaydah city with artillery, while 2020 witnessed a devastating airstrike in Hajjah governorate that killed seven children and two women. The subsequent years saw continuous aggression, including artillery shelling and airstrikes leading to casualties and infrastructure damage in various governorates.
In 2023, the aggression resulted in a civilian death and three injuries in Saada governorate, with further airstrikes and reconnaissance activities reported in Taiz and Hodeida governorates, causing continuous distress and destruction in the affected areas.