Overview
- In an X post, Khileri declared a “WORLD RECORD,” saying he was the first to remain 24 hours on Europe’s highest peak without supplemental oxygen.
- He wrote that he climbed and stayed alone at the summit because no one would remain in the extreme cold.
- He described winds of 50–60 km/h, temperatures near –40°C and wind chill below –50°C during the stay.
- He said earlier Elbrus attempts since 2018 led to frostbite that cost him two fingers, yet he continued training for high altitude objectives.
- News reports cite his post and a summit video showing the Indian flag, and they do not present independent third-party verification.