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US-Saudi-Emirati Attacks Result in Civilian Casualties and Infrastructure Damage

Sanaa:On November 5, multiple attacks by US-Saudi-Emirati forces resulted in civilian casualties and significant damage to telecommunications networks, service facilities, and properties across several governorates.

According to Yemen News Agency, on November 5, 2015, a citizen was killed due to Saudi artillery and rocket shelling in the Razih District of Saada Governorate. Rocket and artillery shelling targeted homes and properties in Al-Souh, Al-Qama' in Kataf District, and Al-Ghor in Al-Ghamr District. Additionally, airstrikes hit telecommunications infrastructure in Muhadidah and Mount Ghuman, Sahar District. Further airstrikes were carried out on Al-Makhrouq, Al-Buq'a, and Al-Malil in Kataf District.

In Hajjah Governorate’s Mustaba District, aggression aircraft launched four airstrikes on Wadi Ram. On November 5, 2016, shelling by mercenaries in Taiz city resulted in the deaths of three citizens, including two children, and injuries to others. Airstrikes targeted the telecommunications network in Al-Zuhari, Al-Mokha, and Al-Silw District.

In Sana'a Governorate, attacks resulted in the death of Citizen Ahmed Mohsen Rassam and injuries to others, alongside significant damage to homes and properties in Maswarah, Nihm District. Additional airstrikes targeted Mubdi'ah, Bani Bariq, Ramadah, and Mahali in the same district. Hamdan, Bani Matar, and Al-Sabeen Districts also faced airstrikes, causing extensive property damage.

Saada Governorate experienced cluster bomb attacks in Baqim District and airstrikes in Razih, Al-Salem, and Shada Districts. In Marib Governorate, Sirwah District was targeted with airstrikes, while artillery and rocket shelling hit homes and farms. Additional airstrikes occurred in Kahlan Afar, Hajjah, and Lahj Governorates.

On November 5, 2017, airstrikes in Harf Sufyan District, Amran Governorate, resulted in two citizen deaths and injuries to others. Airstrikes also targeted fuel stations in Razih District, Saada, and caused significant damage in various districts.

In Sana'a, aggression aircraft targeted military and civilian sites, resulting in damage to homes and public property. Extensive airstrikes also affected Sanhan, Bani Bahloul, Bani Hashish, and Nihm Districts, causing further property damage.

On November 5, 2018, airstrikes hit Al-Durayhimi District and Hodeida city, with mercenaries shelling nearby villages. Mercenaries also targeted areas in Al-Tuhayta and Hays Districts with heavy weapons. Airstrikes continued in Saada and Asir, causing damage to properties and vehicles.

The following years saw continued airstrikes and shelling, with significant impacts on civilian areas, properties, and infrastructure across various governorates, reflecting the ongoing intensity and impact of the conflict.