Patron, whose name means cartridge, barked, scamped and wagged his tail as dignitaries presented him with the prestigious award.
A mine-sniffing dog, credited with detecting more than 200 explosives in the Ukrainian war, has been recognised for his bravery.described Patron, the pint-sized Jack Russell terrier, as"a wonderful little sapper" .
And on Sunday, Patron - whose work has prevented countless injuries and deaths, and who has become a canine symbol of Ukrainian patriotism - was presented with a medal, in recognition of his dedication.Patron, who stands at around 35cms tall, looks up at his audience which included Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Patron barked and wagged his tail, prompting laughter from the audience while Mr Trudeau patted his pockets as though looking for a dog treat.Patron at work, searching for explosives at an airfield in Hostomel, in the Kyiv region, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues Mr Zelenskyy said:"Today, I want to award those Ukrainian heroes who are already clearing our land of mines...together with our heroes, a wonderful little sapper - Patron - who helps not only to neutralise explosives, but also to teach our children the necessary safety rules in areas where there is a mine threat."Related Topics
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