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4 Russian National Guard servicemen killed in avalanche
MOSCOW, Aug 9, 2018 (BSS/Xinhua) – Four Russian National Guard
(Rosgvardia) servicemen were killed in an avalanche in Caucasus mountains,
Sputnik news agency reported Wednesday, citing a Rosgvardia statement.
“Four contract servicemen were tragically killed due to an avalanche
during regular training in the mountain region of Kabardino-Balkaria,” the
statement said.
A group of Rosgvardia officers have left the headquarters for the scene
to investigate and a recovery of the bodies has been arranged, according to
the statement.
BSS/XINHUA/FI/ 0815 hrs