“Russian sappers have to clear the area near the city of Phonsavan. The famous Valley of pitchers is located on the territory of the province. In 2019, the object was given UNESCO World Heritage status, ”the Defense Ministry said in a statement to RT.

It is noted that as part of humanitarian demining, Russian engineers will conduct training for local specialists in handling Russian equipment.

They plan to build social and transport infrastructure facilities in the cleared area.

In March, the Russian military neutralized more than 300 explosive ordnance in the Bolikhamsay province in Laos.