Aden: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Masam Project for clearing Yemeni lands of explosives has successfully removed 924 explosive devices across various regions of Yemen during the third week of December 2025.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the removed items consisted of 864 pieces of unexploded ordnance, 56 anti-tank mines, three improvised explosive devices, and one anti-personnel mine. In Aden Governorate alone, Masam teams were able to clear 511 pieces of unexploded ordnance. Meanwhile, in Hodeidah Governorate, the teams removed one anti-tank mine in Al-Khawkhah District and one piece of unexploded ordnance in Hays District. The efforts in Hajjah Governorate’s Midi District resulted in the removal of one anti-personnel mine, 29 anti-tank mines, and 21 pieces of unexploded ordnance.
In Lahj Governorate, Masam teams removed one piece of unexploded ordnance in Tubn District and another in Al-Mudaribah District. Marib Governorate saw the removal of one anti-tank mine and two pieces of unexploded ordnance in Raghwan District, five pieces of unexploded ordnance in Al-Wadi District, and a substantial haul of 22 anti-tank mines, 313 pieces of unexploded ordnance, and two improvised explosive devices in Marib District.
In Taiz Governorate, the project teams worked diligently to remove one anti-tank mine in Al-Mokha District, one anti-tank mine and six pieces of unexploded ordnance in Dhubab District, one anti-tank mine in Maqbanah District, and three pieces of unexploded ordnance along with one improvised explosive device in Salouh District.
With these results, the total number of explosives removed during December has risen to 2,656. The cumulative total since the launch of the Masam Project has reached an impressive 529,116 explosives. These explosives were planted indiscriminately across Yemeni territory, posing threats to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.
KSrelief remains committed to clearing Yemeni lands of mines, thereby enhancing civilian safety and supporting the Yemeni people in their quest for secure and dignified lives.
