Overview

• Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed the suspension after repeated failed climbs and helicopter sorties.
• Nagogvitsina, 47, has been stranded since August 12 near 23,000 feet with a fractured leg, according to rescuers.
• A drone verified movement on August 19, then later overflights reported no signs of life and a wind‑damaged tent in temperatures near −23°C.
• Italian volunteer Luca Sinigaglia twice delivered a tent, sleeping bag, food, water and a stove before dying on August 15, with doctors citing probable cerebral edema and exposure.
• A defense ministry Mi‑8 crash‑landing on August 16 injured four rescuers, a final ground push was turned back roughly 3,600 feet below her position, and a privately chartered Italian attempt awaited authorization before being shelved.