The tragic death of five Russian climbers in Nepal dominated the news cycle. The group fell from a height of 7,600 meters on Mount Dhaulagiri, with one climber's fall causing the others to be pulled down. This overshadowed other developments, including Vice President Harris's refusal to meet Putin without Ukraine's involvement and the ongoing CIS summit in Moscow. Putin met with leaders from Azerbaijan and Armenia, discussing bilateral relations. The Russian military reported liberating villages in Donetsk and intercepting Ukrainian drones. In occupied Crimea, over 1,000 people were evacuated due to a fire at an oil depot following a drone attack. The day concluded with reports of Israel striking Damascus and the blockage of Discord in Russia.