
Masam Project Clears 971 Explosives in Yemen in Third Week of July
The cleared explosives included one anti-personnel mine, 78 anti-tank mines, and 891 unexploded ordnances (UXOs).
These efforts bring the total number of explosives cleared since the start of the Masam Project to 506,437.
These explosives were randomly planted throughout Yemeni territory, endangering innocent civilians, including children, women, and older people, and sowing fear in once-safe communities.
Saudi Arabia, through KSrelief, continues its mission to rid Yemeni land of explosives as part of its broader effort to protect civilians and enable the Yemeni people to live safely and with dignity.

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