"Masam" Project Clears 1,559 Explosive Devices in Yemen Within a Week
The cleared items included:
- 1,513 unexploded ordnances
- 45 anti-tank mines
- 1 anti-personnel mine
Engineering teams managed to clear an area spanning 176,179 square meters, covering villages, roads, and key infrastructure previously contaminated with explosive remnants of war.
Since its launch in 2018, Masam has removed tens of thousands of landmines and explosive devices, playing a crucial role in protecting civilians and rehabilitating affected regions across multiple Yemeni provinces.
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