Two civilians from the same family have been injured by a landmine left by Houthi militants in the village of Al-Sa’ila, located between Al-Shu’ub and Al-Marjim, north of Hays in Hudaydah governorate, on Yemen’s Red Sea coast.
Local sources report that Ahmed Hassan Qassim and his son Ali Ahmed Hassan were en route to the market to sell timber when the mine detonated, damaging their vehicle and causing them serious injuries.
They were promptly transported to the hospital for treatment.
It is believed that the landmine that injured the duo had migrated from its original position due to the heavy rains and flash floods that left dozens dead and hundreds displaced in Hudaydah and Taiz regions in the past week.
In a quick response, Masam teams conducted emergency operations to address mines displaced by these torrential rains into previously secured areas along the west coast, including Hays in Hudaydah governorate and Maqbana in Taiz governorate.
Project Masam’s deminers are concerned heavy rains may have migrated a large number of Houthi mines to once-safe regions, heightening the danger for civilians.
The demining teams are working around the clock to remove these mines and ensure the safety of civilians in the affected areas.
In addition, the Masam teams have urged residents in the West Coast directorates to avoid crossing torrential streams and to report suspicious objects without approaching them, to ensure everyone’s safety.
