Avalanche kills 11 climbers in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria
By The BriefBrief
An avalanche hit a group of climbers on Mount Mizhirgi in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria region on Sunday, killing at least 11 people and injuring six others. Emergency services said the slide swept down around 5pm local time (2pm GMT) and struck 33 climbers; ten had reached safety by Monday morning as rescue efforts were slowed by high risk of further avalanches.
WHO:Emergency services
WHAT:Avalanche struck a group of climbers on Mount Mizhirgi, causing deaths and injuries
WHEN:Sep 6, 2026
WHERE:Kabardino-Balkaria region, North Caucasus, Russia
WHY:The high risk of further avalanches is hampering rescue efforts.
