Eleven alpinists died after being struck by an avalanche in the Bezengi gorge, in the Russian Caucasus region. The information was confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The incident involved a group of alpinists who were practicing activities in the mountainous Bezengi region, an area known for its trails and climbing routes in the Caucasus.
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed the number of fatalities and is involved in the response operations to the incident. The announcement was made today, with no additional details yet about the exact circumstances that led to the avalanche.
