The Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan has released details about the incident involving a military Mi-8 helicopter that made a hard landing near Pobeda Peak.
According to the ministry, while descending from the summit, a German and a Russian citizen were injured, while another climber — an Italian citizen — died.
A helicopter (tail number 205) was dispatched to evacuate the injured. Due to difficult weather conditions, it made a hard landing. Onboard were the crew and six rescuers, some of whom sustained injuries. However, their lives are not in danger.
Another helicopter, a Mi-17VM, was sent for rescue operations. The injured were transported to Karakol airport and then taken to a hospital. In addition, 13 rescuers were airlifted from Tundyuk Enilchek site to Char-Kuduk camp.
All those rescued are reported to be in satisfactory condition.
Experts will determine the causes of the helicopter incident and assess its technical condition.
