Patron the dog

A Ukrainian dog has become a hero for helping defuse dozens of bombs during the Russian invasion which started two months ago. Image via Facebook: The State Emergency Service of Ukraine

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A Ukrainian dog has become a hero for helping defuse dozens of bombs during the Russian invasion which started two months ago.

Patron the dog

A Ukrainian dog has become a hero for helping defuse dozens of bombs during the Russian invasion which started two months ago. Image via Facebook: The State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Patron, a two-year-old dog is being hailed by Ukrainian officials for playing a major role in the war in Ukraine.

The Jack Russell Terrier is a member of the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine and has helped to detect more than 90 Russian bombs.

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A TRUE PATRON OF HIS COUNTRY

Last month, the Centre for Strategic Communications and Information Security under the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine took to Twitter to laud Patron for his heroic service to his country.

“A dog called Patron, who works with SES rescuers in Chernihiv, has helped defuse nearly 90 explosive devices since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.”

The tweet further revealed that the brave dog will eventually have a film about him.

“Patron’s story will be turned into a film, but for now, he is faithfully performing his professional duties,” the tweet read.

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THE BRAVE DOG HAS WON HEARTS

Patron has been featured in a series of photos that SES has shared on Facebook.

In one post he is referred to as “our pyrotechnic dog Patron, who is loved by both adults and children,” according to an English translation by NPR.

More than a dozen illustrations of Patron were submitted by fans across the country. Sharing some of them in an album on Facebook, the agency wrote, “Our brave baby Patron has inspired an incredible number of gifted artists.”

“It motivates not to give up no matter how hard it is, to keep the bar high and to fight with new strength, knowing how many people are still waiting for help and how many people believe in us. Our Patron doesn’t let his feet down either and sends his gratitude to everyone. Great heroes don’t necessarily have to be great. Therefore believe in your strength, in our defenders, in our victory,” SES continued.