Civilians will be able to use declared weapons to repel aggression against Ukraine: Cabinet of Ministers resolution

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has clarified the procedure for the use of firearms by civilians during their participation in repelling armed aggression against Ukraine.

The adopted Resolution, taking into account the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On ensuring the participation of civilians in the defence of Ukraine”, amends paragraph 4 of the Procedure for the use of firearms by civilians during participation in repelling and deterring armed aggression by the russian federation and/or other states against Ukraine during the period of martial law.

The updated Procedure provides for the right of civilians to use firearms, which was declared in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On ensuring the participation of civilians in the defence of Ukraine”.

In August of this year, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine amended the above law and streamlined the rules for civilians to handle weapons, as well as granted the right to declare all available weapons and ammunition.