Avalanche in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria kills 11 and leaves six missing

Russia

First seen: Sep 6, 2026, 10:46 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 7, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

New reports say an avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria killed 11 climbers, injured six and left six people missing, a sharp escalation from the previously reported injuries and evacuation.

SO WHAT?

The confirmed deaths and missing people turn a localized rescue operation into a major mountain disaster.

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Reports behind this event

gdnonline.comen

World News: At least 11 killed after avalanche hits climbers in Russia's North Caucasus

Sep 7, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC

timesofearth.comen

At least 11 killed after avalanche hits climbers in Russia's North Caucasus – The Times Of Earth

Sep 7, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC

aa.com.tren

Avalanche in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria kills 11, injures 6

Sep 7, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC

independent.co.uken

Eleven dead and six missing after avalanche in Russian mountains

Sep 7, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC

themoscowtimes.comen

Avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria Kills 11 Climbers

Sep 7, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC

eng.kavkaz-uzel.euen

Caucasian Knot | Three injured climbers were evacuated from the avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria.

Sep 6, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC