Sana'a: On this day, June 16, various instances of airstrikes and violence have been reported in Yemen over multiple years, resulting in significant casualties and damage. The incidents, attributed to US-Saudi-Emirati aggression, have affected several governorates across the country.
According to Yemen News Agency, on June 16, 2015, airstrikes targeted Arwa Girls' School and residential areas in the Al-Majliya area of Taiz Governorate, killing four women and a child from the same family. The strikes destroyed the school, a home, and damaged nearby residences. Additional airstrikes in Al-Hawban and other areas caused further destruction of civilian homes.
In 2016, airstrikes targeted strategic locations like Haylan Mountain in Marib Governorate, while mercenaries shelled civilian homes and farms. Multiple raids in Jawf and Sana'a governorates resulted in extensive damage to civilian infrastructure and properties.
The year 2017 witnessed coalition airstrikes in Taiz, Sana'a, and Saada governorates, leading to civilian casualties and widespread damage to homes and public properties. In Marib Governorate, coalition raids damaged civilian farms, while mercenary shelling continued in various districts.
By 2018, the coalition's airstrikes in Saada and Hodeida governorates resulted in the death of a migrant and injuries to citizens, alongside damage to civilian property. Missile and artillery shelling by Saudi forces targeted residential areas in multiple districts.
On June 16, 2019, airstrikes in Hajjah and Saada governorates led to the deaths of children and women, with significant damage to civilian property. The coalition's air force also conducted raids in Sana'a, affecting residential neighborhoods and disrupting communications.
In 2020, airstrikes targeted various areas in Sana'a and Jawf governorates, causing damage to communication networks and civilian infrastructure. Hodeida Governorate experienced artillery shelling, while airstrikes in Saada and Najran continued to affect civilian areas.
The violence persisted in 2021, with airstrikes and artillery shelling in Saada, Marib, and Hodeida governorates. Civilians were injured, and significant damage was inflicted on residential areas, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian impact.
In 2022, mercenary forces established combat fortifications and continued artillery shelling across multiple governorates, including Marib, Taiz, and Saada. The violence affected civilian homes and farms, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Most recently, on June 16, 2023, reconnaissance aircraft launched raids in Hodeida Governorate, where mercenaries also established fortifications and shelled various areas, causing further distress to the civilian population.