Avalanche on Mount Mizhirgi Kills at Least 11 Climbers in Southern Russia
Source Summary
An avalanche struck a group of climbers on Mount Mizhirgi in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria Republic, killing at least 11 people and injuring six others. Mount Mizhirgi is one of the highest peaks in Russia's North Caucasus region.
Why it matters
This avalanche represents a significant loss of life in a mountaineering accident in one of Russia's most challenging alpine regions.
