Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam Removes 670 Explosive Devices in Yemen
In a heroic effort, members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam successfully removed a staggering 670 explosive devices from various regions of war-torn Yemen just last week.
Among the total were five anti-personnel mines, 47 anti-tank mines, 570 unexploded ordnances, and 21 explosive devices, as reported recently.
Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s dedicated managing director, revealed that an impressive 453,968 mines have been cleared since the project’s inception back in 2018.
The planted explosives were found to be indiscriminate and posed a dangerous threat to civilians, including vulnerable groups such as children, women, and the elderly.
The intense demining operations were carried out in crucial regions such as Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale, and Saada.
Project Masam goes above and beyond by training local demining engineers and equipping them with cutting-edge tools. Additionally, the project provides essential support to Yemenis who have been injured by these deadly devices.
The teams on the ground are tirelessly working to clear villages, roads, and schools in order to ensure safe passage for civilians and the essential delivery of humanitarian aid.