Members of the Ukrainian nationalist organization "Right sector" used a weapon in the shootout Saturday in Mukachevo, because they were threatened, said the leader of "Right sector" Dmitry Yarosh.

the soldiers of the "Right sector" July eleven came into confrontation with the police and local businesses in Mukachevo, Transcarpathian region of Ukraine: right-wing radicals opened fire from grenade launchers and machine guns. According to the summary data, lost his life 3 people, 13 damaged. The gunmen took refuge in the woods and told that will lay down their arms only if they're told their leader Dmitry Yarosh. They explain their actions against smuggling, which, according to local officials involved.

"the soldiers used their weapons only because organized on the border blockade of contraband flows, and has obtained the risk from the local mafia. Ukrainian laws do not apply here, for this reason, unarmed, to talk with the mafia - it's too dangerous " - are the words Yarosh on the official website of the organization.

"Right sector" Ukrainian Association of radical nationalist organizations. In January and February 2014 the Taliban participated in battles with the police and the seizure of administrative buildings, and with April - in the suppression of protests in the East of Ukraine.

in November 2014, the Supreme court has recognized the Union of right-wing extremist organization and banned its activities on the territory of the Russian Federation. In January, the "Right sector" was entered in the register of banned in Russia organizations. First in Russia against the leader of the movement Dmitry Yarosh has been prosecuted under the criminal code for incitement of terrorist activity.


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