A task team from Saudi Arabia's Masam project destroyed 6,009 pieces of unexploded ordnance and war remnants in the Bab Al-Mandab area of Taiz governorate on Wednesday, July 2, 2026. The operation was part of the project's ongoing efforts to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war from liberated areas in Yemen.
Details of the Destroyed Explosives
According to Masam, the destroyed items included 109 artillery shells, 3,012 fuses, 2,769 rounds of ammunition, 29 anti-personnel mines, 53 anti-tank mines, seven hand grenades, eight rockets, 10 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and 12 projectile components. The materials had been collected by clearance teams operating in districts along Yemen's western coast in Taiz and Hodeidah governorates, as well as in Al-Dhale governorate.
Threat to Local Communities
Team member Yasser Al-Mazloumi said in a statement that the destroyed explosives had posed a direct threat to local communities. “The safe disposal of these remnants is a necessary step to protect lives and enhance security in liberated areas,” he said. He warned that incidents involving unexploded ordnance continue to occur, citing a recent explosion in the Al-Raibi area of Al-Dhale governorate that affected 13 children, with several killed.
Call for Vigilance
Al-Mazloumi urged residents not to approach suspicious objects or war remnants and called on them to immediately report such findings to Masam teams or the authorities. The operation is part of Masam's ongoing efforts to remove mines and unexploded ordnance, reduce risks to civilians, and help create safer conditions for the return of normal life in liberated areas.
