Project Masam has cleared a total of 4,006 explosive items so far in February 2026, as part of its ongoing humanitarian mine action efforts to reduce explosive threats and protect civilians across Yemen’s liberated areas.
The month-to-date total includes 21 anti-personnel mines, 1,176 anti-tank mines, 2,794 items of unexploded ordnance, and 15 improvised explosive devices. These hazards were found in civilian areas, including locations affected by fighting and sites deliberately contaminated to deny land to civilians, where explosive threats continue to restrict movement, livelihoods, and access to essential services.
Over the same period, Project Masam demining teams have secured 638,086 square metres of land, making it safe for civilian use. The areas released during February include villages, farmland, access routes, and areas surrounding key infrastructure, reducing immediate risks for families living and working in contaminated environments.
Alongside the life-saving impact of clearance, Project Masam’s operations continue to systematically document the location, type, and condition of explosive devices found in civilian areas. This field-based documentation supports a clearer understanding of contamination patterns and the ongoing humanitarian impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war, ensuring that risks to civilians are accurately identified and addressed.
Clearance activities during February have continued despite difficult terrain, security constraints, and high levels of metal contamination in some locations. Teams apply methodical procedures in line with international standards to ensure all areas are fully verified before being released for civilian use.
