Masam has removed 1,291 mines over a week in several provinces planted by the Houthi terrorist militia.
- The "Masam" project removed 1,291 landmines during the second week of October.
- The removed landmines included 10 anti-personnel mines and 26 anti-tank mines.
- Total landmines removed in October reached 2,547, with 596,036 since the project began.
- The mines pose significant threats to civilians, particularly children, women, and the elderly.
Ministry of Interior Reports Landmine Removal Success
The Ministry of Interior announced that the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s “Masam” project successfully removed 1,291 landmines during the second week of October. These landmines were planted by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militias across several Yemeni provinces. This effort aims to protect civilians and clear the land of war remnants.
Details of Removed Landmines
The project reported that the removed landmines included:
- 10 anti-personnel mines
- 26 anti-tank mines
- 1,253 unexploded ordnance
- 2 explosive devices
Distribution of Removal Operations by Province
- Adan: 184 unexploded ordnance and 2 explosive devices
- Al-Dhale – Qatabah: 1 anti-personnel mine and 1 unexploded ordnance
- Hadhramaut – Mukalla: 3 anti-tank mines and 1,015 unexploded ordnance
- Hajjah – Midi: 8 unexploded ordnance
- Lahij: 9 anti-personnel mines and 31 unexploded ordnance in Ras Al-Ara, along with scattered ordnance in Tabin, Al-Anad, and Al-Masimir
- Marib: 21 anti-tank mines
- Shabwa – Aysilan: 2 anti-tank mines
- Taiz: 7 unexploded ordnance in Al-Mu’afir and Al-Qahirah
October Totals and Project Achievements
As a result, the total number of removed landmines since the beginning of October reached 2,547 landmines. Since its inception, the “Masam” project has removed a total of 596,036 landmines that the Houthi militias randomly planted in villages, farms, and roads. This poses a significant threat to the lives of children, women, and the elderly, instilling fear in the hearts of the innocent.
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