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“Masam” project led an operation to destroy and detonate 1026 mines, explosive devices and unexploded projectiles in the western coast
The destruction operation which was led by the projectile collection team in Al Kad’ha region of Al Makha directorate and with the direct supervision of “Masam”’s experts included: 350 unexploded projectiles, 184 anti-armor mines, 414 various ordnance and 150 fuses in addition to a Russian made surface to air Volga missile.
In an exclusive interview with “Masam” media office, Major General Qaid Haytham, The Executive Director of the Mines Action Centre – Aden, reiterated that the destruction operation is the 15th of its kind since the start of the project, which brings the total of what was destroyed until now in the western coast to 77108 mines, explosive devices and unexploded projectiles.
Major General Qaid Haytham confirmed that “Masam” project’s engineering teams were able to help 150 thousand displaced return to their homes and farms after they were secured from different kinds of mines and explosives.