Baku:Throughout several years, US-Saudi-Emirati military operations have resulted in multiple airstrikes on various governorates in Yemen, leading to numerous casualties and significant material losses.
According to Yemen News Agency, on October 14, 2015, airstrikes in the Wadi Al-Zayh area of Hajjah Governorate resulted in the deaths of five citizens, including three children, with three others injured. The attacks targeted homes, a water pump, a commercial shop, and a transport truck carrying food supplies. In Taiz Governorate, four citizens lost their lives due to strikes on Taiz International Airport and surrounding areas, causing damage to the airport and nearby properties.
In Saada Governorate, airstrikes on the Al-Awali area martyred three citizens and severely damaged a house. Additionally, one person died and three women were injured in Al-Ghamr District. The airstrikes also damaged telecommunications infrastructure and destroyed homes in multiple districts across the governorate.
Further attacks on October 14, 2016, in Amran and Ibb governorates resulted in the deaths of several citizens, including children, and widespread property damage. In subsequent years, similar airstrikes and artillery shelling continued to affect numerous areas, resulting in civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure.
Over the years, the persistent airstrikes have repeatedly targeted telecommunications networks and historical sites, such as the ancient city of Baraqish, leading to extensive damage. The aggression's mercenaries have also established combat fortifications and engaged in artillery shelling, further impacting the civilian population and their properties.
On October 14, 2021, an elderly woman was injured by a cluster bomb explosion in Saada Governorate, showcasing the long-lasting dangers of unexploded ordnance in the region. The ongoing conflict and military actions continue to cause significant hardship and loss for Yemeni civilians.
