Sana'a - saba: On this day, January 18, a series of airstrikes by the US-Saudi-Emirati coalition inflicted significant casualties, including the deaths and injuries of civilians, with children and women among the victims. The attacks, which spanned several governorates, led to extensive destruction of both public and private properties, amounting to what has been described as full-fledged war crimes.
According to Yemen News Agency, on January 18, 2016, the coalition's aircraft targeted multiple locations across Taiz Governorate, resulting in the deaths of three citizens in Mocha city. A truck transporting cigarettes was hit, causing fatalities. Additionally, an airstrike in the Bir Basha area killed three children and injured others, while causing damage to numerous homes. The widespread airstrikes in Mocha Port and various districts damaged infrastructure, including roads, ports, and residential areas.
In another incident in Dhubab city, aircraft carried out multiple strikes on Al-Omari Camp and surrounding areas, leading to significant destruction. The capital, Sana'a, witnessed airstrikes targeting police buildings and residential neighborhoods, resulting in casualties and damage to homes and businesses. The attack on the Scouts and Guides headquarters injured a guard and led to the building's destruction.
Further north in Saada Governorate, a citizen was killed and his family members injured when their home was struck. The aggression's aircraft continued to target communication networks, sports facilities, and residential areas, causing widespread damage. In Amran Governorate, airstrikes on public cemeteries and residential zones left behind a trail of destruction.
The relentless air campaign extended to agricultural lands and industrial facilities in Sana'a Governorate, disrupting livelihoods and damaging essential infrastructure. Jabal Al-Kolah in Al-Jawf Governorate also faced intense airstrikes, with strategic locations and civilian areas being targeted.
On January 18, 2017, the violence escalated as artillery shelling by mercenaries resulted in the deaths and injuries of civilians in Al-Jawf and Taiz Governorates. Airstrikes targeted civilian gatherings, including a wedding in Khab wa Al-Sha'af District, causing multiple casualties. The bombardment in Taiz continued with airstrikes on residential areas and public facilities.
In subsequent years, the pattern of destruction and loss continued. In 2018, airstrikes in Saada and Hajjah Governorates led to civilian casualties and significant property damage. The aggression's mercenaries persistently shelled civilian areas in Al-Hodeida, leading to further devastation.
The attacks on January 18, 2019, saw drone airstrikes and artillery shelling inflict more harm on civilians in Al-Hodeida and surrounding regions. The mercenaries targeted UN personnel, further escalating the conflict. By 2020, civilian homes and facilities in Al-Hodeida were under constant threat from artillery and gunfire.
In 2021, airstrikes continued to rain down in Marib and Al-Hodeida Governorates, leading to civilian deaths and injuries. The aggression's forces shelled various districts, damaging homes and public infrastructure. The following year, airstrikes in Ma'in District resulted in the deaths of twelve citizens, including women and children, and significant destruction of residential areas.
On January 18, 2023, the violence persisted as Saudi shelling in Saada Governorate killed a citizen and injured several others, including African migrants. In Al-Hodeida, airstrikes and mercenary shelling continued to threaten civilian lives and properties.