# Zenica holds commemoration for Elbrus mountaineers > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bosnian-climbers-on-mount-elbrus > Updated: 2026-08-17T09:26:16.000Z. Sources: 154. Developments: 6. The city of Zenica has held a large-scale commemoration and funeral for the five mountaineers killed during the July 25 ascent of Mount Elbrus. The deceased, identified as spouses Alma and Denis Okanović, Dr. Meliha Čaušević, Nermin Talam, and Almir Krivdić, were members of the Zenica Mountain Rescue Service and the Vedro Mountaineering Society. Following the earlier repatriation of survivors Haris Adilović and Kemal Vidimlić, the memorial proceedings included a ceremony at the Bosnian National Theater, followed by joint funeral services and burial at the Prašnice cemetery. In accordance with the official declaration by Mayor Fuad Kasumović, August 18 was observed as a Day of Mourning for the city. While the Zenica community mourns these victims, Russian emergency services have launched a separate search and rescue operation on the southern slope of Mount Elbrus for a different group of eight mountaineers who failed to make contact. ## Claims - The bodies of two deceased remain on the mountain because weather prevents safe evacuation. (disputed by 28 sources) - The bodies of two climbers were recovered at about 5,350 m altitude. (disputed by 2 sources) - Five climbers from Bosnia and Herzegovina died on Mount Elbrus. (corroborated by 33 sources) - Two members of the expedition survived and were rescued. (corroborated by 32 sources) - The expedition consisted of seven climbers from Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (corroborated by 31 sources) - Severe weather with winds of 45–70 km/h caused the accident. (corroborated by 30 sources) - The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina declared a day of mourning for the victims. (corroborated by 29 sources) - Russian authorities opened a criminal investigation into the incident. (corroborated by 28 sources) - Bosnian Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković confirmed the fatalities. (corroborated by 20 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Zenica holds commemoration for five mountaineers killed on Mount Elbrus Zenica held a mass commemoration and funeral for five mountaineers killed on Mount Elbrus in July. Meanwhile, Russian authorities are searching for eight other missing climbers on the same mountain. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenica-hikers-bodies-returned-following-fatal-mount-elbrus-climb ### 2026-08-14: Zenica declares mourning for five mountaineers killed on Mount Elbrus Zenica has declared a day of mourning on August 18 following the deaths of five mountaineers on Mount Elbrus in Russia. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zenica-declares-mourning-for-five-mountaineers-killed-on-mount-elbrus ### 2026-08-12: Repatriation of Bosnian mountaineers delayed in Russia Repatriation of five Bosnian mountaineers killed on Mount Elbrus is delayed in Moscow due to banking issues and Russian sanctions. Funds have been allocated for transport via Belgrade to Zenica. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/repatriation-of-bosnian-mountaineers-delayed-in-russia ### 2026-08-03: Bosnia prepares collective funeral for five Elbrus climbers Five Bosnian climbers died on Mount Elbrus; their bodies will be flown from Moscow via Belgrade for a collective burial in Zenica, with a day of mourning declared. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-prepares-collective-funeral-for-five-elbrus-climbers ### 2026-07-31: Bosnian Mountaineers Survive Elbrus Tragedy, Return Home Two Bosnian climbers survived the Elbrus disaster and returned home; five victims' bodies await repatriation from Russia, with a collective funeral planned in Zenica. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-bosnian-climbers-return-home-while-five-compatriots-bodies-await-repatriation-from-elbrus ### 2026-07-26: Five Bosnian climbers killed in Mount Elbrus storm A seven‑person Bosnian team on Mount Elbrus was hit by a sudden storm; five died, two survived, bodies of three remain on the mountain, prompting a Russian investigation and Bosnian mourning. 147 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/five-bosnians-killed-on-russias-mount-elbrus --- Cite as: Zenica holds commemoration for Elbrus mountaineers. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bosnian-climbers-on-mount-elbrus