Russian experts will visit Myanmar and evaluate buildings damaged by the Mandalay earthquake, Russian Ambassador to Myanmar H.E. Mr. Iskander Azizov told One News.
Russian specialists will work with international organizations to assess buildings damaged by earthquakes in the Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, and Sagaing regions,. The damage to Myanmar’s globally recognized ancient cultural structures will also be examined by experts from the Russian Academy of Sciences. . In particular, the Russian Ambassador said that they will inspect the condition of some pagodas and ancient heritage buildings, including the Shwedagon Pagoda and Sule Pagoda in Yangon.
The Mandalay earthquake on March 28 killed more than 3,000 people and destroyed pagodas, stupas, religious buildings, and residential buildings. International organizations, including Russia, have been assisting in search and rescue efforts and continue to donate humanitarian aid.