05.01.2026 11:15
Approximately 15 horses were found injured in a snow-covered area in Kars. Animal owners reported to the gendarmerie, claiming that the horses were injured as a result of gunfire, and an investigation has been initiated in the region.
Around 15 horses were found injured in a snow-covered area in Kars. The animal owners, who were in great shock, reported the situation to the gendarmerie. The scene encountered in the land of Üçbölük village, which is connected to the center, deeply shook the animal owners and villagers. Allegedly, a herd of horses belonging to the Central Alaca village, which had not been captured in the snowy area for a while, was found within the borders of Üçbölük village.
PARTICULARLY THE LEG PARTS WERE TARGETED
Upon finding the horses injured in the snow-covered area, the animal owners, who were in great shock, immediately reported the situation to the gendarmerie. Initial examinations revealed that there were wounds and blood loss in the leg areas of the horses. The animal owners claimed that unidentified individuals had opened fire on the herd of horses, specifically targeting the leg parts.
INJURED HORSES WERE TAKEN UNDER PROTECTION BY THEIR OWNERS
While the gendarmerie teams that arrived at the scene began an investigation in the area, it was learned that an investigation regarding the situation was ongoing. The injured horses were taken to barns by their owners for protection. The animal owners, who stated that approximately 15 horses were similarly injured within the herd, demanded that the incident be clarified and the responsible parties be identified as soon as possible. Villagers requested that the authorities take necessary precautions for both the safety of the animals and to prevent similar incidents from happening again.