Eleven climbers died following an avalanche in the Russian Caucasus, in the Bezengi gorge. The information was confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The incident occurred in the Bezengi gorge, a region known to be popular among climbers and mountaineers. Russian authorities have not yet released details about the identity of the victims or the nationality of the climbers who died.
Rescue teams were deployed to the area after the avalanche. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations is coordinating operations at the site of the accident.
This is one of the deadliest tragedies involving climbers in the Russian Caucasus region in recent years. The Caucasus is home to some of the highest peaks in Europe, including Mount Elbrus, and regularly attracts mountaineers from around the world.
