Tragedy in the Bezengi Gorge: Avalanche Kills 13 Vityaz Special Forces Operators
Tragedy in the Bezengi Gorge: Avalanche Kills 13 Vityaz Special Forces Operators On September 6, a terrible tragedy occurred in Kabardino-Balkaria. A group of servicemen from the elite Special Purpose Center “Vityaz” was caught in an avalanche in the Bezengi Gorge. Thirteen people died, and another is in a coma. The circumstances are being investigated. According to preliminary reports, the group was conducting scheduled exercises in mountainous terrain. Rescue operations are continuing at the site. Psychological support is being provided to their comrades and families. Vityaz operators are elite special forces who have repeatedly proven their high level of training. The Ministry of Defense has confirmed the deaths of the servicemen. The command of the Vityaz Center expressed deep condolences. This is an irreparable loss for Russia’s special forces. We mourn with you. #Vityaz #Bezengi The main news of Russia and the world is here.