At least eleven dead and six missing after stone and snow avalanche in the Russian Caucasus

At least eleven mountaineers died and six remain missing after being hit by a stone and snow avalanche in the mountainous region of Kabardino-Balkaria, in the northern Caucasus of Russia. The incident occurred this Sunday and the death toll was updated this Monday by local authorities. Among the dead are eleven climbers who were caught in the avalanche. Rescue teams continue searching for the six climbers who have yet to be located. The Russian Caucasus is a region known for its mountaineering activity, attracting climbers from various parts of the world to its high-altitude mountains.