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How many casualties were in the Dahyan air strike?

  • More than 50 people

  • Around 100 people

  • Less than 10 people

  • More than 200 people

Answer

The Dahyan air strike was a Saudi Arabian Air Force strike that killed more than 50 people in Dahyan, Yemen on March 12, 2016. The strike targeted a funeral for a local Houthi leader, and resulted in the deaths of many civilians. The Saudi government initially denied responsibility for the strike, but later acknowledged that it had carried out the attack.
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