# Russia draws up measures to control brown bear population after deadly attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/80555

- Reuters, 2026-09-30 15:35 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/russia-draws-up-measures-control-bear-population-after-spate-deadly-attacks-2026-09-30/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abd2c26a32b78000172fc24

> The Russian government said on Wednesday it was preparing urgent measures to control brown bear numbers, which have spiralled out of control in some regions. At least 22 people have been killed in attacks.

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