US-Saudi-Emirati Airstrikes Result in Civilian Casualties and Infrastructure Damage on June 25

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Sana'a: On this day, June 25, the US-Saudi-Emirati aggression launched dozens of airstrikes on various governorates, resulting in deaths and injuries, along with the destruction of infrastructure and civilian property. The aggression's actions, spanning several years, have left a devastating impact on the affected regions. According to Yemen News Agency, on June 25, 2015, a series of airstrikes targeted the northern and northwestern outskirts of Ataq in Shabwah Governorate, causing damage to civilian homes and partially destroying infrastructure, including the Ataq Airport runways and a car service complex. In Hajjah Governorate, enemy aircraft demolished the doctors' residence at Haradh General Hospital and a nearby hotel, impacting several civilian homes in the vicinity. The following year, in 2016, the airstrikes targeted public areas and markets, notably the Al-Shaqira market in Al-Wazi'iyah district, Taiz governorate. The aggression's forces bombarded the Al-Qashuba area, leading to extensive damage in the Tha'bat and Kalaba neighborhoods of Taiz city. Additional airstrikes were conducted in Al-Ghail district, Jawf governorate. The aggression escalated in 2017, with five airstrikes on the home of Mubarak Mas'ad Al-Zaidi in Sirwah district, Marib governorate, resulting in the deaths of nine citizens, including women and children. Further raids in the district caused extensive damage to homes and farms. The same year, Saudi border guard fire resulted in casualties in the Ayash area of Munabbih district, Saada governorate. On June 25, 2018, airstrikes on Amran city led to the deaths and injuries of 24 civilians, predominantly women and children. The coalition's air force targeted key infrastructures, including the General Directorate of Communications and the provincial security administration building. In Hodeida governorate, five airstrikes hit the Al-Lawiyah area, with further attacks across various districts. The violence persisted in 2019, as a mortar shell killed a citizen in the Al-Jabaliya area of A t-Tuhayta District, Hodeida Governorate. Mercenaries continued shelling neighborhoods in Hodeida City, significantly damaging homes and civilian properties. The aggression's air force also launched airstrikes on Al-Farsh village in Bani Marwan area, Haradh District. By June 25, 2020, airstrikes targeting civilian vehicles in Radman Junction and Qaniyah Market resulted in five civilian deaths and injuries to others. The coalition's air force executed numerous raids across Sana'a, Marib, Jawf, and Hajjah governorates, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and civilian areas. In Hodeida, mercenaries fired artillery and missiles, leading to severe destruction in residential neighborhoods. On June 25, 2021, the aggression's air force launched multiple raids across Sa'ada and Marib governorates, while mercenaries established combat fortifications and shelled various areas in Hodeida governorate, resulting in civilian injuries and property damage. The conflict continued into 2022, with mercenaries fortifying positions around Marib city, targeting civilian homes across multiple governorates, including Marib, Taiz, Hajjah, Saada, and Dhale'a. Artillery shelling affected key locations, causing significant damage to infrastructure and civilian areas. In the most recent events, on June 25, 2023, mercenaries continued shelling areas in Hodeida Governorate with artillery and various types of ammunition, perpetuating the cycle of violence and destruction in the region.