Project Masam Removes 819 Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance in Yemen

Project Masam, the Saudi landmine clearance initiative, successfully neutralized 819 landmines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices during the fourth week of August.

The project, operating under the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, confirmed that these items were cleared by field teams across various Yemeni governorates. According to an official statement, the recovered materials included 23 anti-personnel mines, 29 anti-tank mines, 764 pieces of unexploded ordnance, and three improvised explosive devices, all of which were attributed to the Iran-backed Houthi militia.

Data provided by the project indicates that the total number of items cleared since the beginning of August has reached 10,099. Since the inception of its operations in Yemen, Project Masam has successfully removed a total of 588,325 landmines and explosive remnants of war.

These clearance operations are critical components of the project's broader mission to rehabilitate contaminated areas. By clearing mines from roadways and residential zones, the initiative seeks to mitigate the ongoing threat posed to civilians and facilitate safer movement for the local population.

Project Masam continues to conduct extensive survey and clearance operations in affected regions. The mission maintains a specific focus on protecting vulnerable demographics, including women, children, and the elderly, who remain at significant risk due to the persistent presence of explosive remnants of war throughout Yemen.