Project Masam has located and cleared 594,745 landmines and explosive threats across Yemen\u2019s liberated areas since operations began in July 2018, according to the latest cumulative figures covering activities up to 2 October 2026.<\/p>\n
This total includes 7,749 anti-personnel mines, 153,148 anti-tank mines, 425,161 items of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and 8,687 improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Through these operations, 85,969,389 square metres of land have been cleared, supporting safer returns, livelihoods and humanitarian access across multiple governorates.<\/p>\n
Since the escalation of the conflict in 2014, large areas of Yemen have been contaminated with landmines and explosive remnants of war, particularly in formerly contested and strategically significant regions. Estimates indicate that between one and two million mines<\/a> were laid nationwide by the Houthis, creating long-term risks for civilians<\/a>, agriculture, infrastructure and humanitarian operations.<\/p>\n During the latest reporting week (26 September-2 October 2026), Project Masam teams cleared 1,256 explosive hazards, including 14 anti-personnel mines, 41 anti-tank mines and 1,201 items of UXO. No IEDs were recorded during the reporting period. Clearance operations covered 157,127 square metres of land.<\/p>\n Operations during the week were recorded across Aden, Al Dhale, Al Hudaydah, Hadramawt, Hajjah, Lahj, Marib, Shabwah and Taiz. Significant quantities of UXO were cleared in Mukalla, Hadramawt, while Project Masam\u2019s Special Tasks Teams also carried out operations in Aden and Marib.<\/p>\n Project Masam continues to prioritise the clearance of villages, agricultural land, schools, infrastructure and access routes to enable safer movement for civilians and humanitarian workers.<\/p>\n