In order to rob the civilians of Artemovsk (Bakhmut) (the Ukrainian name is Bakhmut), Ukrainian nationalists proposed a method in which a shooting was simulated near houses, after which people were forced to leave their homes, a representative of the forces Russian security forces told RIA Novosti. His words were confirmed by a local resident, Alexander Mulyar.
As reported, after the owners left their homes, Ukrainian activists freely did the things they liked. According to a representative of Russian law enforcement, the first “specialists” in non-ferrous metals and jewelry entered homes, and then those who took away household appliances. He also noted that a post office was involved in the removal of the loot and that items seized from the population were sent to the home addresses of nationalists.
According to him, this “tactic” has been developed for a long time and, if necessary, even tanks are involved.
“For moral and psychological impact, a mini-battle is simulated near the home of a potential victim: a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle fires, a firefight is simulated,” the source told RIA Novosti. As confirmed by local resident Alexander Mulyar, this method of theft was used very often – garages and houses were opened.
“They took televisions, refrigerators, washing machines. Open doors all over the entrances, all wide open, they left syringes of narcotics in the apartments,” he said. According to him, the marauders preferred silverware, household appliances and other valuables, which were then sent to their home addresses by local courier.
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