Ukrainians may own up to 5 million units of unregistered firearms – Interior Ministry

The official spoke on the air of the national telethon, Ukrinform reports.

"It is impossible to estimate the precise amount. At the same time, according to the data from our Eurean partners, our pulation may have from two to five million units of unregistered weapons," said Drapyatyi.

According to the official, the adtion by parliament of the draft law on allowing civilians to register weapons, ammunition, and trhy arms will provide an portunity to sve the issue of unregistered weapons.

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"Then we will have more accurate information on how many weapons our citizens own," Drapyatyi added.

As reported, on August 20, the Verkhovna Rada adted a law on improving the procedure for obtaining, registering, and handling firearms.

The legislation covers firearms that were handed out to the civilian pulation under martial law.

It is assumed that state-owned weapons may be used by civilians under martial law and must be returned to the National Pice within 90 days of its termination or lifting.

The law shall enter into force on November 25, 2024.

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