Yemen's Masam Project Removes Over 4,500 Mines in Early April

Yemen's Masam mine clearance project announced the removal of 4,545 explosive devices and unexploded ordnance in the first 17 days of April, highlighting ongoing efforts to secure affected areas and protect civilians.

The operational room for the Masam project, which focuses on dismantling mines and war remnants, detailed its progress in a statement released by its media office. The figures indicate a significant effort in April, with teams actively working to neutralize threats left behind by the conflict.

The total number of items removed comprises 4,317 unexploded ordnance, 184 anti-tank mines, 28 anti-personnel mines, and 16 improvised explosive devices. These statistics underscore the substantial challenges faced by field teams during their hazardous operations.

In addition to the removal of explosives, Masam's teams successfully cleared a total area of 795,813 square meters during the same period. This land reclamation is crucial for restoring affected regions and enabling their safe return to civilian use.

Breaking down the efforts further, the operational room reported that during the third week of April alone, 1,906 mines, unexploded ordnance, and explosive devices were cleared. The previous week saw the removal of 1,815 unexploded ordnance, 68 anti-tank mines, 9 anti-personnel mines, and 14 explosive devices, alongside the clearance of 295,019 square meters of land.

Furthermore, the project's operational room noted that since the commencement of Masam's operations in the Midi region, a cumulative total of 8,566 mines, unexploded ordnance, and explosive devices have been neutralized. These persistent efforts are vital for removing war remnants and enhancing the safety of civilians in liberated territories.