<p>A Ukrainian journalist who was captured by Moscow while reporting from occupied east Ukraine has died in Russian detention, a Ukrainian official said Thursday.</p>

<p>Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared in August last year after travelling to Russian-held east Ukraine for a report.</p>

<p>She remained missing until April 2024, when her father received a letter from Moscow's defence ministry saying she was being held in Russian detention, according to Ukraine's main journalist union.</p>

<p>The circumstances of her arrest were not made public and it was not clear where she was being held inside Russia.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraines-parliament-approves-first-wartime-tax-hikes-to-shore-up-finances-amid-ongoing-tensions-with-russia-766343"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Ukraine’s parliament approves first wartime tax hikes to shore up finances amid ongoing conflict with Russia</strong></a></p>

<p>"Unfortunately, information about Victoria's death has been confirmed," said Petro Yatsenko, a spokesperson for Ukraine's prison of war coordination headquarters on Thursday.</p>

<p>"It is too early to talk about the circumstances of the death, we are working to establish them," he added.</p>

<p>Russian news outlet Mediazona reported she died while being transferred to Moscow from a prison in Taganrog, near the Ukrainian border.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Zelensky Bids For European Support At Balkan Summit</strong></p>

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<p>Thousands of Ukrainians opposed to Moscow's rule have been detained in occupied territories since Russia's invasion began in 2022, many of whom face torture at the hands of security forces, according to rights groups.</p>

<p>Ukraine said in May that more than two dozen Ukrainian media officials were being held in Russian captivity and that negotiations for their return were underway.</p>

<p>Roshchyna worked as a freelancer for various independent news outlets, including Ukrainska Pravda, and collaborated with the Ukrainian service of US-funded media outlet Radio Free Europe.</p>

<p>In 2022, she was awarded the Courage in Journalism award by the International Women's Media Foundation for her reporting from east Ukraine.</p>

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A Ukrainian journalist who was captured by Moscow while reporting from occupied east Ukraine has died in Russian detention, a Ukrainian official said Thursday. Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared in August last year after travelling to Russian-held east Ukraine for a report.

A Ukrainian journalist who was captured by Moscow while reporting from occupied east Ukraine has died in Russian detention, a Ukrainian official said Thursday. Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared in August last year after travelling to Russian-held east Ukraine for a report. She remained missing until April 2024, when her father received a letter from Moscow's defence ministry saying she was being held in Russian detention, according to Ukraine's main journalist union. The circumstances of her arrest were not made public and it was not clear where she was being held inside Russia. Also read: Ukraine’s parliament approves first wartime tax hikes to shore up finances amid ongoing conflict with Russia "Unfortunately, information about Victoria's death has been confirmed," said Petro Yatsenko, a spokesperson for Ukraine's prison of war coordination headquarters on Thursday. "It is too early to talk about the circumstances of the death, we are working to establish them," he added. Russian news outlet Mediazona reported she died while being transferred to Moscow from a prison in Taganrog, near the Ukrainian border. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Zelensky Bids For European Support At Balkan Summit × Thousands of Ukrainians opposed to Moscow's rule have been detained in occupied territories since Russia's invasion began in 2022, many of whom face torture at the hands of security forces, according to rights groups. Ukraine said in May that more than two dozen Ukrainian media officials were being held in Russian captivity and that negotiations for their return were underway. Roshchyna worked as a freelancer for various independent news outlets, including Ukrainska Pravda, and collaborated with the Ukrainian service of US-funded media outlet Radio Free Europe. In 2022, she was awarded the Courage in Journalism award by the International Women's Media Foundation for her reporting from east Ukraine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, 27, dies in Russian detention, confirms Kyiv

As geopolitical tensions escalate, the upcoming BRICS Summit under Russia's chairmanship promises to be critical for its members. The 16th edition of the Summit is to take place from the 22nd of October in Kazan. Watch in for more details!

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Ukrainian President Zelenksy has warned that a longer war in Ukraine will allow Russia to exhaust Kyiv as he met Balkan leaders in Croatia in a bid to secure further military aid as Ukraine battles Russia. Watch in for more details!

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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that Ukraine could be facing its toughest winter since the start of Russia's invasion. As the war grinds on, Ukraine's critical infrastructure, including energy supplies, is under relentless attack, raising concerns about the country’s ability to withstand the cold months ahead. Stoltenberg emphasized the need for continued support from NATO allies, including military aid and humanitarian assistance, to help Ukraine endure the harsh winter conditions. The upcoming winter could further strain the resilience of Ukrainian forces and civilians as they face continued Russian aggression and mounting logistical challenges.

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<p>North Korean military engineers have been deployed to help Russia in its invasion of Ukraine with ballistic missiles, and North Koreans operating in occupied regions of Ukraine have already been killed, alleged senior officials in Kyiv and Seoul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Ukrainian source told The Guardian that there are dozens of North Koreans behind Russian lines, in teams that “support launcher systems for KN-23 missiles”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kremlin dismisses Seoul's claim&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Kremlin on Thursday (Oct 10), dismissed the claim by South Korea that Pyongyang soldiers were fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, and called it another "fake news story".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists, "This seems like yet another fake news story."&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-koreas-kim-calls-putin-his-closest-comrade-says-relation-between-both-countries-became-eternal-765691"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;North Korea's Kim calls Putin 'closest comrade', terms relations between two countries 'eternal'</strong></a></p>

<p>Last year, North Korean leader Kim Jong Yun travelled to Russia for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin where the two men bolstered their deepening ties with a secret arms deal.</p>

<p>North Korea's ammunition shipments were important in allowing Russian forces to advance in a grinding war of attrition in eastern Ukraine this summer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukraine's Kyiv Post reported on Friday that six North Korean military officers had been killed in a Ukrainian missile attack on Russian-occupied territory near Donetsk a day earlier, citing intelligence sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: North Korea Slams US For Providing Military Aid To Ukraine | World DNA</strong></p>

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<p>South Korean Defence Minister, Kim Yong-hyun, told lawmakers that the report was probably correct.</p>

<p>"We assess that the occurrence of casualties among North Korean officers and soldiers in Ukraine is highly likely, considering various circumstances," he said, adding, "The issue of deploying regular troops is highly likely due to the mutual agreements that resemble a military alliance between Russia and North Korea."</p>

<p>Head of Ukraine's centre for countering disinformation, Lieutenant Andriy Kovalenko, took to Telegram and said that there were "small numbers of combat engineers" from North Korea in the Donetsk region combat zone.</p>

<p>According to experts, North Korean missiles have been deployed in Ukraine by Russian forces, a report denied by both Moscow and Pyongyang.</p>

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North Korean military engineers have been deployed to help Russia in its invasion of Ukraine with ballistic missiles, and North Koreans operating in occupied regions of Ukraine have already been killed, alleged senior officials in Kyiv and Seoul.

North Korean military engineers have been deployed to help Russia in its invasion of Ukraine with ballistic missiles, and North Koreans operating in occupied regions of Ukraine have already been killed, alleged senior officials in Kyiv and Seoul. A Ukrainian source told The Guardian that there are dozens of North Koreans behind Russian lines, in teams that “support launcher systems for KN-23 missiles”. Kremlin dismisses Seoul's claim The Kremlin on Thursday (Oct 10), dismissed the claim by South Korea that Pyongyang soldiers were fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, and called it another "fake news story". Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists, "This seems like yet another fake news story." Also read: North Korea's Kim calls Putin 'closest comrade', terms relations between two countries 'eternal' Last year, North Korean leader Kim Jong Yun travelled to Russia for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin where the two men bolstered their deepening ties with a secret arms deal. North Korea's ammunition shipments were important in allowing Russian forces to advance in a grinding war of attrition in eastern Ukraine this summer. Ukraine's Kyiv Post reported on Friday that six North Korean military officers had been killed in a Ukrainian missile attack on Russian-occupied territory near Donetsk a day earlier, citing intelligence sources. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: North Korea Slams US For Providing Military Aid To Ukraine | World DNA × South Korean Defence Minister, Kim Yong-hyun, told lawmakers that the report was probably correct. "We assess that the occurrence of casualties among North Korean officers and soldiers in Ukraine is highly likely, considering various circumstances," he said, adding, "The issue of deploying regular troops is highly likely due to the mutual agreements that resemble a military alliance between Russia and North Korea." Head of Ukraine's centre for countering disinformation, Lieutenant Andriy Kovalenko, took to Telegram and said that there were "small numbers of combat engineers" from North Korea in the Donetsk region combat zone. According to experts, North Korean missiles have been deployed in Ukraine by Russian forces, a report denied by both Moscow and Pyongyang. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

North Koreans deployed alongside Russian troops to fight against Ukraine; Kremlin rejects claims as ‘fake’

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Ukraine seems to be heading towards a free fall. Its hopes of turning the tide against Russia seem to be in jeopardy. Ukraine said the long talked-about November peace summit is no longer happening, one that could have potential paved way for peace with Russia. It comes as the US is yet to make up its mind about letting Kyiv use long-range weapons inside Russia.

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UK spy agency has warned that Russia is looking to cause "sustained mayhem on British and European streets". The head of MI5 said Russian intelligence agency GRU had carried out "arson, sabotage and more dangerous actions conducted with increasing recklessness" in UK following the invasion of Ukraine and subsequent support offered by London. MI5 chief Ken McCallum was giving an annual update on security threats faced by UK.

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The tide seem to be shifting in Moscow's favour, Ukraine's military admitted that it could lose yet another Frontline City in the eastern part of the country. Watch in for more details!

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Ukraine accused Russia of hitting a cargo ship moored in the Ukrainian port of Odesa, raising concerns about the safety of the corridor that has become a vital export channel for Ukraine's agricultural commodities.

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Russian and Chinese navy ships have carried out a joint patrol in the northeast of the Pacific Ocean. The patrol came after the two countries held joint military drills. Watch for more details!

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In a rare public address on Tuesday, MI5 director Ken McCallum outlined the growing threats to the UK from hostile states and terror groups. McCallum revealed that the number of state-threat investigations conducted by MI5 has increased by 48% over the past year, with Iran, Russia, and China identified as the primary perpetrators. His speech highlighted the intensifying security challenges the UK faces from espionage, cyberattacks, and foreign interference, underscoring the importance of national vigilance in countering these evolving threats.

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Russian and Chinese naval forces have conducted joint military drills in the Pacific Ocean, according to reports from Russian agencies. The exercises focused on improving coordination between the two nations' navies, involving a range of maneuvers aimed at strengthening maritime security and enhancing operational capabilities. This collaboration underscores the growing military ties between Russia and China, amid rising global tensions. The drills are seen as a demonstration of their strategic partnership and readiness to cooperate in key regions like the Pacific.

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<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a birthday congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who turned 72 on Tuesday (Oct 8), calling him "closest comrade".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kim said that the relations between both countries would be raised to a new level.</p>

<p>Since Russia began the Ukraine invasion in 2022, relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have strengthened,&nbsp;a move that has worried the West.</p>

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<p>The North Korean leader on Tuesday said Pyongyang would speed up steps to make his country a military superpower with nuclear weapons.</p>

<p>Kim praised relations between both countries and said they had become "invincible and eternal", since Putin's visit to Pyongyang in June, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing North Korean state media KCNA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Meetings and comradely ties between us... will make a positive contribution to further consolidating the eternal foundation of the DPRK-Russia friendship," he added, referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: North Korea Slams US For Providing Military Aid To Ukraine | World DNA</strong></p>

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<p>This year, Russian President Putin and North Korean leader Kim signed an agreement, vowing that they would help each other in the event of "aggression" against either country - though it was unclear what would constitute aggression.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Kim has also been accused of helping Russia in its war with Ukraine by supplying it with weapons in exchange for economic and technological assistance.</p>

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a birthday congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who turned 72 on Tuesday (Oct 8), calling him "closest comrade".

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a birthday congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who turned 72 on Tuesday (Oct 8), calling him "closest comrade". Kim said that the relations between both countries would be raised to a new level. Since Russia began the Ukraine invasion in 2022, relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have strengthened, a move that has worried the West. Also read: Ukraine war: North Korean soldiers likely fighting alongside Russian troops, says Seoul The North Korean leader on Tuesday said Pyongyang would speed up steps to make his country a military superpower with nuclear weapons. Kim praised relations between both countries and said they had become "invincible and eternal", since Putin's visit to Pyongyang in June, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing North Korean state media KCNA. "Meetings and comradely ties between us... will make a positive contribution to further consolidating the eternal foundation of the DPRK-Russia friendship," he added, referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: North Korea Slams US For Providing Military Aid To Ukraine | World DNA × This year, Russian President Putin and North Korean leader Kim signed an agreement, vowing that they would help each other in the event of "aggression" against either country - though it was unclear what would constitute aggression. Meanwhile, Kim has also been accused of helping Russia in its war with Ukraine by supplying it with weapons in exchange for economic and technological assistance. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea's Kim calls Putin 'closest comrade', terms relations between two countries 'eternal'

<p>Russian state media company VGTRK was targeted in a massive cyberattack on the day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 72nd birthday, on Monday (Oct 7). A report by news agency Reuters citing a&nbsp;Ukrainian government source said Kyiv's hackers were behind the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The media conglomerate owns and operates the country's main national TV stations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The website of VGTRK, the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, was not loading early on Monday. Additionally,&nbsp;its Rossiya-24, a rolling 24-hour news channel, was also affected and was not available online.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"503 Service Unavailable. No server is available to handle this request," the error read when Reuters reporters tried to access the livestream.</p>

<p>"Our state media holding, one of the largest, has faced an unprecedented hacker attack on its digital infrastructure," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, saying VGTRK was working to overcome the consequences.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-sentences-72-year-old-us-man-to-nearly-7-years-in-prison-for-allegedly-fighting-as-mercenary-in-ukraine-765556"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Russia sentences 72-year-old US man to nearly 7 years in prison for allegedly fighting as mercenary in Ukraine</strong></a></p>

<p>"Specialists are working to find out all the circumstances, to understand where the traces left behind by those who organised this hacker attack on the critical infrastructure object lead," Peskov added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack on Russian state media on the day of Putin's birthday prompted speculations about the motives behind the assault.</p>

<p>According to Reuters,&nbsp;an unnamed&nbsp;government source from Ukraine claimed responsibility on behalf of Ukrainian hackers, stating that the attack was a symbolic birthday "gift" to the Russian president.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Dragon Drone Obliterates Russian Tank In Fiery Strike</strong></p>

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<p>Moreover, the attack not only affected external broadcasts but also crippled VGTRK's internal systems, including its telephone&nbsp;and internet services, with reports indicating that even backup servers were wiped, according to the Russian news outlet Gazeta.ru.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the attack, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova, announced that Moscow would raise the issue in international forums, including UNESCO, which promotes freedom of speech.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said that Russian media had long since become targets for what she called "the collective West" and said what had happened was part of a "hybrid war".&nbsp;</p>

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Russian state media company VGTRK was targeted in a massive cyberattack on the day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 72nd birthday, on Monday (Oct 7). A report by news agency Reuters citing a Ukrainian government source said Kyiv's hackers were behind the incident.

Russian state media company VGTRK was targeted in a massive cyberattack on the day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 72nd birthday, on Monday (Oct 7). A report by news agency Reuters citing a Ukrainian government source said Kyiv's hackers were behind the incident. The media conglomerate owns and operates the country's main national TV stations. The website of VGTRK, the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, was not loading early on Monday. Additionally, its Rossiya-24, a rolling 24-hour news channel, was also affected and was not available online. "503 Service Unavailable. No server is available to handle this request," the error read when Reuters reporters tried to access the livestream. "Our state media holding, one of the largest, has faced an unprecedented hacker attack on its digital infrastructure," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, saying VGTRK was working to overcome the consequences. Also read: Russia sentences 72-year-old US man to nearly 7 years in prison for allegedly fighting as mercenary in Ukraine "Specialists are working to find out all the circumstances, to understand where the traces left behind by those who organised this hacker attack on the critical infrastructure object lead," Peskov added. The attack on Russian state media on the day of Putin's birthday prompted speculations about the motives behind the assault. According to Reuters, an unnamed government source from Ukraine claimed responsibility on behalf of Ukrainian hackers, stating that the attack was a symbolic birthday "gift" to the Russian president. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Dragon Drone Obliterates Russian Tank In Fiery Strike × Moreover, the attack not only affected external broadcasts but also crippled VGTRK's internal systems, including its telephone and internet services, with reports indicating that even backup servers were wiped, according to the Russian news outlet Gazeta.ru. Following the attack, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova, announced that Moscow would raise the issue in international forums, including UNESCO, which promotes freedom of speech. She said that Russian media had long since become targets for what she called "the collective West" and said what had happened was part of a "hybrid war". Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Russian state media hacked on Putin's birthday; Ukrainian source says symbolic 'gift' for him

<p>Five Russian mountaineers died while climbing the world's seventh-highest peak in Nepal after they slipped and fell, an expedition organiser in Nepal said on Tuesday (Oct 8).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team lost contact with them two days ago while they were on Mount Dhaulagiri.<br />
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The Russian mountaineers were climbing the 26,788-foot-high Mount Dhaulagiri during Nepal's autumn climbing season.</p>

<p>They were reportedly missing since Sunday, and a rescue helicopter found their bodies on Tuesday, said Pemba Jangbu Sherpa of the Kathmandu-based IAM Trekking and Expeditions.</p>

<p>Rakesh Gurung, from Nepal's tourism department, said the team went missing late on the evening of October 6, while they were attempting to summit the 8,167 metre&nbsp;(26,795 feet) high Himalayan peak.</p>

<p>"Five dead bodies were discovered by a helicopter rescue team," Gurung told AFP. "They fell from 7,700 metres."</p>

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<p>He further said that one climber who quit the summit attempt had been rescued from the mountain and "admitted to a hospital" in Kathmandu.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, nothing has been decided about bringing the bodies down from the mountain, which would require extensive planning, manpower, and equipment.</p>

<p>Eight of the world's 14 highest peaks are in Nepal, and&nbsp;foreign climbers who aim to climb these mountains are a major source of revenue for the country.</p>

<p>Hundreds of people across the world travel to the Himalayas every year for the autumn climbing season in Nepal.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Climbing Mount Everest To Become More Difficult?</strong></p>

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<p>The growth of the climbing industry has created huge competition among companies for business&nbsp;while also raising fears that some are cutting corners on safety.</p>

<p>Earlier in October last year, a well-known Russian climber Nadezhda Oleneva died on Mount Dhaulagiri, just weeks after five climbers died in the French Alps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, four mountaineers from Italy and South Korea were found dead on the Alps' highest peak of Mont Blanc after they had been missing for three days in bad weather.&nbsp;</p>

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Five Russian mountaineers died while climbing the world's seventh-highest peak in Nepal after they slipped and fell, an expedition organiser in Nepal said on Tuesday (Oct 8).

Five Russian mountaineers died while climbing the world's seventh-highest peak in Nepal after they slipped and fell, an expedition organiser in Nepal said on Tuesday (Oct 8). The team lost contact with them two days ago while they were on Mount Dhaulagiri. The Russian mountaineers were climbing the 26,788-foot-high Mount Dhaulagiri during Nepal's autumn climbing season. They were reportedly missing since Sunday, and a rescue helicopter found their bodies on Tuesday, said Pemba Jangbu Sherpa of the Kathmandu-based IAM Trekking and Expeditions. Rakesh Gurung, from Nepal's tourism department, said the team went missing late on the evening of October 6, while they were attempting to summit the 8,167 metre (26,795 feet) high Himalayan peak. "Five dead bodies were discovered by a helicopter rescue team," Gurung told AFP. "They fell from 7,700 metres." Also read: Nepal Mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa breaks own record, successfully scales Mount Everest peak 29th time He further said that one climber who quit the summit attempt had been rescued from the mountain and "admitted to a hospital" in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, nothing has been decided about bringing the bodies down from the mountain, which would require extensive planning, manpower, and equipment. Eight of the world's 14 highest peaks are in Nepal, and foreign climbers who aim to climb these mountains are a major source of revenue for the country. Hundreds of people across the world travel to the Himalayas every year for the autumn climbing season in Nepal. Watch | Climbing Mount Everest To Become More Difficult? × The growth of the climbing industry has created huge competition among companies for business while also raising fears that some are cutting corners on safety. Earlier in October last year, a well-known Russian climber Nadezhda Oleneva died on Mount Dhaulagiri, just weeks after five climbers died in the French Alps. Last month, four mountaineers from Italy and South Korea were found dead on the Alps' highest peak of Mont Blanc after they had been missing for three days in bad weather. (With inputs from agencies)

Five Russian climbers died on world's 7th-highest-peak in Nepal's Dhaulagiri

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