Hajjah Governorate airstrike

Hajjah Governorate airstrike
Part of the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen
LocationBani Qa'is District, Hajjah Governorate, Yemen
Date22 April 2018
Attack type
Airstrike
DeathsVarying estimates, from 33,[1] 43,[2] up to 55 according to some sources
PerpetratorsRoyal Saudi Air Force

On 22 April 2018, an airstrike by the Saudi Arabian-led coalition hit a wedding in the Bani Qa'is District of Hajjah Governorate, Yemen. Casualty estimates vary, with the Houthi-owned Al-Masirah reporting the toll later that day to be at least 33 civilians including the bride.[3] Forty-five other people were injured.[4]

  1. ^ Hakim Almasmari. "Houthi political leader confirmed dead Monday; airstrikes kill more than 30 at Yemen wedding". CNN. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Saudi air raids kill 43 at wedding in Yemen". Keshmir Observer. Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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  4. ^ Sharman, Joe; Ghantous, Ghaida (23 April 2018). "Yemen: 'At least 20 killed including bride' after airstrike by Saudi-led coalition hits wedding party". The Independent. Retrieved 24 April 2018.