12 alpinists killed in Bezengi Valley avalanche

A snow and ice avalanche in the Bezengi Valley of Kabardino-Balkaria killed at least 12 alpinists, marking the deadliest mountain disaster in Russia in 25 years. The incident occurred on September 8, 2026, on Mount Mijirgi, where 33 alpinists were caught in the avalanche.

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