Yemen saw the removal of 5,287 mines during the first week of August 2026. This total includes 5,151 unexploded munitions, 69 anti-tank mines, 43 improvised explosive devices, and 24 anti-personnel mines.
According to SPA, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (Masam) project carried out these operations across various Yemeni regions. In Marib governorate, the team removed 4,403 unexploded munitions, 29 improvised explosive devices, 12 anti-personnel mines, and 10 anti-tank mines.
Operations in Hadramout governorate resulted in the removal of 638 unexploded munitions and 7 anti-personnel mines in Al Mukalla district. In Hajjah governorate, 58 anti-tank mines and 59 unexploded munitions were cleared in Midi district. Other removals occurred in Taiz, Lahj, Ad Dhale, and Aden governorates.
The total number of mines removed since the start of the Masam project has reached 583,513. The source did not specify the exact start date of the project.
How many mines did the Masam project remove in early August 2026? During the first week of August 2026, the project removed a total of 5,287 mines. This figure consists of 5,151 unexploded munitions, 69 anti-tank mines, 43 improvised explosive devices, and 24 anti-personnel mines across various regions of Yemen.
Which Yemeni regions were targeted in the recent Masam operations? Operations took place in several governorates, including Marib, where 4,403 unexploded munitions were removed, and Hadramout, where 638 unexploded munitions were cleared in Al Mukalla. Other activities occurred in Hajjah, Taiz, Lahj, Ad Dhale, and Aden.
What is the total number of mines cleared since the project began? The total number of mines removed by the Masam project since its inception has reached 583,513. These items were removed from various Yemeni lands where they had been planted randomly.