Three Saudi Massacres of Yemeni Civilians on a Day Like Today
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On this day, 19-7-2015, 89 civilians were killed and dozens wounded, most of them women and children, in three massacres committed by Saudi-led coalition in three different Yemeni governorates. The international organizations, led by the United Nations, did not take action to put an end to crimes against civilians in Yemen.
UAE affiliated Al-Islah party targets fuel reserves in Taiz
On this day in 2015, al-Qaeda and the Al-Islah militias targeted a fuel reserve in Taiz governorate in a building based in Al-Dhabab, resulting in a massive eruption of flames and the total burning of the reserve.
19 killed and a number of wounded civilians in raids on a residential neighborhood in Al-Maqana in Saada
On the same day, in Sa’ada governorate, the Saudi warplanes attacked two densely populated residential neighborhoods in al-Maqana district, taking the lives of 19 civilians and wounding several others.
A series of raids on Sana’a, Ibb, Marib, Sa’ada, Lahj and Aden governorates
On this day in 2015, the US-backed Saudi forces launched a series of intensive raids on Marib governorate and four raids on Camp 55 in Yarm, Ibb province. Moreover, Saudi air raids struck Aham area in Keshr located in Hajjah governorate. In addition, multiple airstrikes hit Al-Anad Muthalth in Lahj governorate, while additional air raids targeted Haydan, Razih, Al-Dhahir, and Sahar districts based in Saada governorate.
The violent attacks did not stop here, different regions in southern Aden governorate were also rocked as well as Jawf governorate and Heziaz region located in southern Sana’a governorate.
Two fell dead after Saudi airstrikes targeted a truck carrying wheat at Al-Salif junction in Hodeidah
On this day of 2016, the Saudi Arabian Air Force aimed at two trucks carrying wheat on the main road at Al-Salif junction, killing a truck’s driver and his companion, as well as wounding others that were immediately transferred to a hospital for treatment.
Saudi warplanes launched air raids on Taiz, Lahj, Jawf, Hajjah and Sa’ada
On this day of 2016, the Saudi-led coalition launched two raids on Camp Khaled in the district of Mocha in Taiz while two additional raids rocked Masloub area. Furthermore, raids hit the districts of Khab wa Shaf and Al-Matoun in Jawf governorate. Ten airstrikes also hit Haridh district bordering Saudi Arabia, and extra bombs were dropped on Mstba district in Hajjah governorate. One raid targeted Kahboub region in Lahj governorate. Finally, two airstrikes bombarded Al-Maleel region in Ketaf and one raid hit Shda region in Saada.
A suicide bombing at a security point in Sheikh Othman based in coastal Aden governorate
On this day of 2016, a new suicide attack hits the governorate of Aden, where a suicide bomber blew himself up at a security point in the district of Sheikh Othman in Aden.
Yemeni missile force launches a Zelzal 3 rocket toward Al-Hazm district in Jawf
On this day of 2016, the Yemeni missile force launched a ballistic missile of the type Zelzal 3 targeting Saudi paid militias in Al-Hazm district, Jawf governorate.
The operation resulted in the killing and wounding of dozens of Saudi affiliated fighters following the strike of Zelzal 3 on Camp 115.
Large losses inflict the Saudi army after the launch of a ballistic missile at Camp Najran
On the same day, hours after the first rocket fired, the Yemeni missile force launched another ballistic missile of the type Zelzal 3 at the Saudi National Guard camp in Najran, and it successfully hit its target accurately. The Yemeni missile force stated that these attacks come in response to the continued Saudi violations of humanitarian law against Yemeni civilians.
A military source confirmed the occurrence of explosions and a massive fire after the strike, as well as causing an interruption of the communication network.
Military helicopters were then seen transporting the dead and wounded from inside the camp following the strike.