“Masam” Project Removes 798 Landmines in Yemen During June 2026

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s “Masam” project successfully removed 798 landmines in the first week of June 2026 across several Yemeni provinces. This ongoing effort aims to protect civilians and reduce the risks posed by landmines indiscriminately planted by Houthi militia.

Details of Removed Mines and Munitions

The total of 798 removed items included various types of explosives:

• 6 Anti-tank mines
• 11 Anti-personnel mines
• 781 Unexploded ordnance

Geographic Distribution of Removal Operations

“Masam” teams conducted their operations in multiple provinces, with the following distribution:

• Aden: Removed 226 unexploded munitions
• Al Hudaydah – Hays District: Removed 1 unexploded munition
• Hadhramaut – Mukalla: Removed 11 anti-personnel mines and 519 unexploded munitions
• Marib – Wadi District: Removed 3 anti-tank mines
• Hajjah – Midi District: Removed 3 anti-tank mines and 22 unexploded munitions
• Taiz: Removed 9 unexploded munitions in Dhubab, 2 in Cairo, and 2 in Saluh

Total Removals Since Project Inception

Since its launch, the “Masam” project has removed a total of 565,137 landmines and unexploded munitions. These explosives, planted randomly by Houthi militia, continue to pose a significant threat to civilian lives, particularly affecting children, women, and the elderly.

Ongoing Saudi Efforts to Protect Civilians

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, continues to implement the “Masam” project as a vital humanitarian initiative. The project aims to:

• Enhance civilian safety
• Clear landmines from affected areas
• Enable Yemenis to live in a safe and stable environment

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