Ukraine Soldiers Pin Down Terrified Fawn With Boots And Abuse It With A Gun
This is the shocking moment Ukraine border guards pin down a fawn and point a gun in its face as it bleats in fear.
The incident was filmed in the Ukrainian region of Volyn Oblast and was widely shared on social media by the animal rights group Kovel Animals.
In the footage, at least two uniformed border guards are seen pinning a wild animal, apparently a baby deer, to the ground with their boots.
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The filming soldier apparently has his foot on the animal’s hind leg while his colleague is pinning it down by its neck.
One soldier puts his rifle to the animal’s face and it bleats in fear as he continues to taunt it.
Margarita Vershinina, spokesperson for the Lutsk border guard detachment, confirmed that they are aware of the video and condemned this type of behaviour from servicemen and women.
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Vershinina added: “It is even more concerning that the animal being taunted is one that often needs protection and help.
“Thanks to the disclosure of this shameful situation, it was possible to quickly identify the persons who appeared in the video.”
Vershinina said the incident took place last autumn and confirmed that a full investigation is currently underway.