Two Russian soldiers died in an avalanche in South Ossetia – RBK

An avalanche in South Ossetia killed two Russian soldiers, one went missing

In South Ossetia, an avalanche covered five Russian soldiers who were guarding the Roki tunnel on the Transcaucasian highway. Two of them died, two are in the hospital, the search for him is still ongoing.

Two Russian soldiers were killed in an avalanche in South Ossetia. This was reported to RBC by the press service of the presidential administration.

“Two were killed, two in the hospital,” the message says.

The search for another serviceman continues, the press service said.

An avalanche covered the Russian military in South Ossetia on the evening of December 21. Five people were under the avalanche.