Two Ukrainian climbers killed in Slovakia

Two Ukrainian climbers have been killed in the mountains of Slovakia, the Kyiv-based Vertical Club has reported on its Facebook page.

"A tragedy occurred today. As a result of an accident, mountain climbing instructor Volodymyr Mykhalko and Iryna Skrylyova were killed during the descent," the club said in a statement on Thursday, November 28.

The circumstances of the accident are currently unknown, but the fact has been confirmed, including by Slovak rescuers, the club added.

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