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Mount Mizhirgi avalanche in Russia

Overview

On September 6, 2026, a massive avalanche involving snow, ice, and rock struck a group of 33 climbers on Mount Mizhirgi in the Bezengi Gorge, located in the Kabardino-Balkaria region of the North Caucasus. The incident reportedly began with a rockfall followed by a significant slide.

Initial reports from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations indicated at least 11 deaths and six missing persons, with six others injured. Rescue operations involving helicopters and over 50 emergency personnel were hampered by high altitudes and the risk of secondary avalanches. While authorities opened a criminal investigation into potential negligence, officials from the Russian Mountaineering Federation suggested the event was an extraordinary natural phenomenon involving experienced participants.

By September 13, the death toll was confirmed to have risen to 17 mountaineers following the recovery of the final missing climber. Of the original group of 33, ten individuals managed to descend the mountain safely.

Entities

Bezengi Gorge · Kabardino-Balkaria · Caucasus Mountains · Alexander Yakovenko · Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia

Timeline

about 18 hours ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Caucasus Mountains avalanche kills 17 mountaineers
Seventeen mountaineers died after a massive snow and ice slide struck a training group near Mount Mijirgui in Russia's Bezengi Gorge on September 6.
9 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 20 sources
Mount Mizhirgi avalanche kills 11 climbers in Russia
An avalanche on Mount Mizhirgi in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria region has killed at least 11 climbers and left six missing. Rescue operations continue in the Bezengi Gorge amid difficult terrain.

Sources

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