Yemen saw the removal of 5,287 mines during the first week of August. This total included 5,151 pieces of unexploded ordnance, 69 anti-tank mines, 43 improvised explosive devices, and 24 anti-personnel mines.
According to SPA, the operations were carried out by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre through its Yemen mine clearance project, known as the Masam project.
The total number of mines removed since the start of the Masam project has reached 583,513.
How many mines did the Masam project remove in the first week of August? During the first week of August, the Masam project removed a total of 5,287 mines in Yemen. This specific figure consists of 5,151 pieces of unexploded ordnance, 69 anti-tank mines, 43 improvised explosive devices, and 24 anti-personnel mines.
What is the total number of mines cleared since the start of the Masam project? Since the inception of the Masam project, the total number of mines removed from Yemen has risen to 583,513. This cumulative total includes the 5,287 mines cleared during the first week of August.
Which organization is responsible for the mine clearance in Yemen? The mine clearance operations are conducted by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre. The specific initiative carrying out these tasks across various locations in Yemen is called the Masam project.