Russian engineers neutralized more than 340 explosive objects in Laos
Russian experts have completed mine clearance in Bolikhamsai province, Laos, neutralizing more than 340 explosive objects and clearing 104 hectares of land from mines and bombs in the country.
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"Today, in Lak Sao (Bolikhamxay province), a ceremony was held to conclude the implementation of the joint mission of the Russian soldiers of the International Mine Action Center of the Russian Armed Forces and the Demining Force of the Lao People's Army. Since October last year, the center's specialists have cleared 104 hectares of land from mines and discovered more than 340 explosive objects. The operation ended with the detonation of objects found at the foot of the mountains in Lak Sao," the agency said.
Most of the explosive objects discovered were BLU-26, BLU-63, BLU-3/B cluster ammunition types.
Lao Defense Minister Tyansamon Tyannyalat awarded the Russian sappers the Order of Friendship. The Russian side awarded the Lao servicemen who participated in the campaign the Medal "For Great Contribution to Defense Cooperation".
