"Masam" Project Clears 4,622 Mines and Explosives in Yemen During June

The "Masam" project for demining announced that its engineering teams successfully cleared 4,622 mines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices from liberated areas in Yemen between the beginning of June and the 19th of the month. This initiative is part of ongoing humanitarian efforts to sanitize Yemeni territories and protect civilians from the dangers of war remnants.

According to a statement released by the project's media office, the cleared items included 4,000 unexploded ordnance, 361 anti-tank mines, 180 anti-personnel mines, and 81 improvised explosive devices. The project emphasized that these operations have significantly reduced immediate threats to the lives of residents in affected regions.

The statement further detailed that during the same period, "Masam" teams decontaminated 1,027,454 square meters of land. This cleared land is crucial for rehabilitation, enabling safe usage and supporting the return of residents to their homes, thereby facilitating the resumption of agricultural and service activities.

In terms of weekly performance, the project reported that during the third week of June, "Masam" teams neutralized approximately 1,779 mines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices. This figure comprised 1,292 unexploded ordnance, 257 anti-tank mines, 151 anti-personnel mines, and 79 improvised explosive devices. Additionally, 391,802 square meters of land were cleared.

In the Hajjah Governorate, specifically in the Midi district, the project's teams have made notable progress. Since commencing operations in the district, a total of 10,292 mines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices have been cleared, with 3,407,746 square meters of land decontaminated.

The "Masam" operations room affirmed the continued commitment of its engineering teams to their field missions across various Yemeni governorates. The project underscores its objective to mitigate the risks posed by mines and war remnants, secure land, foster recovery, and help restore normal life to affected areas.