US-Saudi-Emirati Operations on February 26: A Chronicle of Destruction

Sana'a: On this day, February 26, the US-Saudi-Emirati aggression committed acts that resulted in the martyrdom and injury of civilians, alongside extensive destruction, affecting various regions in Yemen. According to Yemen News Agency, on February 26, 2016, two citizens were martyred following an airstrike on a car in Al-Haqah area in Nihm district of Sana'a governorate. The aggression also launched multiple raids in the surrounding areas, including Baran, Al-Fardah, Malh, and Masoura, causing severe damage to homes, agricultural lands, and pastures. Additionally, attacks in Saada governorate resulted in injuries to women and further destruction of property. The aggression's impact continued in subsequent years. On February 26, 2017, raids in Dhamar and Sana'a governorates inflicted severe damage on private properties and farms. In the following year, a series of airstrikes targeted districts in Marib, Al-Jawf, and Hajjah governorates, exacerbating the destruction. By February 26, 2019, the aggression ha d intensified, with over 145 artillery shells targeting Al-Tuhaita district in Hodeida governorate, leading to injuries and further damage to residential areas. The following year, multiple raids in Al-Jawf and Marib governorates, along with attacks on populated villages in Saada, marked another day of devastation. The operations on February 28, 2021, saw further escalation, with 19 raids on Sirwah district alone. Continuous reconnaissance and artillery shelling in Hodeidah governorate added to the already dire situation. On February 26, 2022, multiple casualties were reported, including the martyrdom of citizens in Saada governorate due to Saudi artillery shelling. Shells fired by mercenaries in Taiz governorate resulted in injuries, material damage, and disruption of services in health facilities. The relentless aggression continued into 2023, with reconnaissance aircraft conducting raids in Hodeida governorate. Combat fortifications and artillery shelling in various areas highlighted the ongoing conflic t and its impact on the Yemeni population.