Hodeida:Sana'a On October 29, a series of airstrikes attributed to US-Saudi-Emirati coalition forces have reportedly resulted in numerous civilian casualties and widespread damage across various regions in Yemen over several years.
According to Yemen News Agency, the incidents on this date in past years have included deadly airstrikes on civilians and infrastructure. For instance, in 2015, an airstrike targeted a public transport bus in Taiz Governorate, killing seven and injuring 16. Additional strikes destroyed homes and facilities in multiple areas, including homes in Al-Radhmah District, Ibb Governorate, and a school in Al-Bayda city.
Over subsequent years, similar attacks were reported, with significant civilian casualties. In 2016, airstrikes in Taiz Governorate resulted in the deaths of 17 citizens, mostly women, and injuries to others. Attacks have also severely damaged infrastructure, such as schools and homes, across various governorates including Saada, Marib, and Hodeida.
In the years following, airstrikes continued with various levels of intensity. In 2017, a girl was killed by shelling in Sana'a Governorate, and multiple strikes caused extensive damage to property and agricultural lands. Attacks in 2018 and 2019 continued to target civilian areas, causing deaths and injuries among the Yemeni population.
The trend persisted into 2020 and 2021, with airstrikes causing civilian casualties and significant damage to districts in Marib, Shabwah, and Al-Jawf, as well as border areas in Saada. Reports also indicate the use of reconnaissance and artillery by mercenaries in Hodeida Governorate.
Most recently, on October 29, 2023, aggression mercenaries were reported to have established fortifications and shelled various areas in Hodeida Governorate, continuing the pattern of violence observed over previous years.
