US-Saudi-Emirati Aggression Results in Casualties Over Years on April 22

Sana'a: On this day in history, April 22, multiple attacks by the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition have resulted in numerous casualties and significant damage across several governorates. The aircraft of the coalition launched several raids targeting populated areas, while mercenaries targeted citizens' homes and properties, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries. According to Yemen News Agency, on April 22, 2016, four citizens, including a child, were killed when mercenaries targeted a house in Al-Zaher District in Al-Bayda Governorate. The aggression's aircraft also carried out raids across various districts, including Khab and Al-Sha'af, and Al-Jawf Governorate, inflicting further damage. In subsequent years, the coalition continued its attacks. On April 22, 2017, airstrikes in Marib Governorate injured a child and two women, and a subsequent raid resulted in the death of a citizen, Mohammed Ali Al-Taweel, and destruction of property. Similar raids were reported in Saada and Taiz Governorates, causing inj uries and extensive damage. The following year, on April 22, 2018, five members of a family were killed in Hajjah Governorate due to airstrikes. The attacks targeted not only residential areas but also agricultural lands, leading to injuries and destruction of public property across multiple regions, including Ibb and Taiz Governorates. On April 22, 2019, shelling in Saada Governorate resulted in injuries and damage to property. The coalition's aircraft continued raids in various governorates, including Hodeida and Sana'a, causing further casualties and material damage. The trend of aggression persisted on April 22, 2020, with widespread shelling and airstrikes in Marib, Al-Jawf, and Saada Governorates. The attacks targeted both residential and agricultural areas, leading to significant material damage. In 2021, the coalition's reconnaissance aircraft launched attacks on Hodeida and other districts, while artillery and gunfire by mercenaries inflicted further casualties and damage in Marib and Taiz Govern orates. On April 22, 2022, combat fortifications by mercenaries and shelling in Al-Tuhayta and Hays Districts resulted in further destruction, with ongoing artillery and sniper fire causing casualties in Marib and Taiz Governorates. The most recent events on April 22, 2023, saw the martyrdom of two citizens due to Saudi artillery shelling in Shada District, Saada Governorate. The continued aggression highlights the ongoing conflict and its devastating impact on the region.