Russia to seize Zaporizhzhia hunting weaponry?
Reports from the Mangazeya news agency have indicated that Russia might be planning to confiscate hunting weapons from civilians in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
The move has sparked outrage among local hunters and gun enthusiasts, who fear that it could lead to a crackdown on their sport and a violation of their constitutional rights.
According to the Mangazeya news agency, Russian officials have begun drawing up a list of all hunting weapons registered in the oblast. They are also reportedly planning to set up checkpoints to search for and confiscate any unregistered weapons.
Local hunters are outraged by the proposed move. They argue that hunting is a traditional pastime in the region, and that many people rely on it for food and income.
They also fear that the confiscation of hunting weapons could be a prelude to a wider crackdown on their rights. The Zaporizhzhia Oblast is one of several regions in Ukraine that have been occupied by Russian forces since the start of the war in 2022.
The Russian government has not yet commented on the reports, but it has a history of cracking down on dissent in occupied territories.
In Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, the authorities have banned hunting and confiscated thousands of weapons from civilians.
If Russia does go ahead with its plans to confiscate hunting weapons in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, it could further alienate the local population and escalate tensions in the region.
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