US-Saudi-Emirati Airstrikes Cause Casualties and Destruction Across Multiple Yemeni Governorates on This Day in History

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Sana'a: On June 15, in a series of airstrikes carried out by the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition, numerous casualties and extensive damage to property were reported across several Yemeni governorates over the years. These aggressive actions have resulted in the loss of civilian lives and significant destruction of infrastructure and homes.

According to Yemen News Agency, on June 15, 2015, five citizens lost their lives and dozens sustained injuries when airstrikes targeted the Rabia area in Razih District, Saada Governorate, using internationally prohibited weapons. In the same governorate, two more civilians were killed in an airstrike on a vehicle in the Dhuib area of Haydan District. Multiple airstrikes also hit other districts, causing extensive damage.

The coalition's air force continued its aggressive campaign in the following years. On June 15, 2016, coalition mercenaries targeted residential areas in Nihm District, Sana'a Governorate, and fired upon civilian homes in Taiz Governorate. The aggression intensified in 2017, with 16 raids on districts in Hajjah Governorate and an attack on Dhamar University, leading to considerable structural damage.

In 2018, airstrikes on Sa'dah Governorate caused extensive property damage, while raids on Hodeida Governorate intensified along the west coast. The following year, mercenaries continued their attacks, resulting in injuries and property destruction, particularly affecting civilian areas in Hodeida and Saada Governorates.

The violence persisted into 2020, with airstrikes killing 13 civilians, including children, in Saada Governorate, and targeting demining teams in Kitaf District. In Hodeida, mercenaries shelled various areas, causing further destruction. The aggression continued through 2021 and 2022, with artillery shelling and airstrikes affecting multiple governorates, leading to more casualties and damage.

In 2023, reconnaissance aircraft launched raids on districts in Taiz and Hodeida Governorates, while mercenaries established combat fortifications and shelled numerous areas with artillery and various ammunition types. The ongoing conflict continues to inflict suffering on the Yemeni population, causing despair and destruction throughout the region.