Sana'a: On March 12, over various years, numerous civilian casualties have been reported as a result of US-Saudi-Emirati aggression using internationally prohibited weapons across several governorates. The aggression has led to both fatalities and injuries among civilians, with significant damage to infrastructure and property.
According to Yemen News Agency, on March 12, 2016, an airstrike targeted a car on a public road in Khawlan district, Sana'a governorate, resulting in the martyrdom of citizen Ali Ali Sanad's wife, his three children, and one of his relatives. In the same governorate, further air raids destroyed homes and caused damage in the Nihm district and Arhab district, impacting sheep pastures. Additionally, raids in Aden, Ibb, Dhamar, and Marib governorates led to fires, damage to homes, and destruction of public property.
The following year, on March 12, 2017, airstrikes in various regions, including the Nihm district, targeted civilians resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The use of cluster bombs in Hajjah governorate caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Aggressive airstrikes also targeted educational institutions and public roads, causing widespread destruction.
In 2018, aggression continued with airstrikes in Saada governorate injuring civilians and causing structural damage. Raids were reported in Hodeida, Al-Jawf, Lahj, and Marib governorates, affecting farms and civilian homes. The attacks also included missile and artillery shelling, further escalating the destruction.
The pattern of aggression persisted on March 12, 2019, with attacks in Hodeida leading to civilian injuries and the destruction of residential and commercial areas. Air raids in Hajjah, Sana'a, and Saada governorates caused further devastation. The mercenaries' artillery assaults in Al-Tuhaita district and other areas resulted in significant property damage and civilian displacement.
On March 12, 2020, Al-Qaeda elements, associated with the aggression, were reported to have committed a murder in Al-Bayda governorate. Extensive air raids and missile attacks targeted essential infrastructure, including telecommunications networks in Saada, causing communication disruptions. Hodeida governorate witnessed heavy shelling, leading to fires and damage in populated areas.
The aggression's impact continued into March 12, 2021, with airstrikes in Saada and Marib governorates, resulting in property damage. Reconnaissance aircraft conducted raids in Hodeida, while mercenaries fortified positions and engaged in artillery shelling, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
On March 12, 2022, Saudi army shelling in Saada governorate led to further civilian casualties and injuries. Air raids across Taiz, Hajjah, and Marib governorates caused additional destruction. The aggression's relentless attacks have continued to affect civilians and infrastructure, contributing to an ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.