Event Brief
Avalanche kills 11 climbers in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 07, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Summary: 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 06, 2026
WHERE: Kabardino-Balkaria region, North Caucasus, Russia
WHY: The high risk of further avalanches is hampering rescue efforts.
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