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Avalanche kills at least 11 climbers on Russian mountain in North Caucasus

An avalanche on Mount Mizhirgi in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria Republic killed at least 11 climbers and injured six others, according to local emergency services. The mountain is one of the highest peaks in the North Caucasus region.

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  • โœ“At least 11 people were killed in an avalanche in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria Republic. (Source: France 24, corroborated by 24+ US MSM articles)
  • โœ“Six others were injured in the incident. (Source: France 24, corroborated by 24+ US MSM articles)
  • โœ“The avalanche struck Mount Mizhirgi. (Source: France 24, corroborated by 24+ US MSM articles)
  • โœ“Mount Mizhirgi is one of the highest peaks in Russia's North Caucasus. (Source: France 24, corroborated by 24+ US MSM articles)
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2026 at 9:33 AM PDT

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