The Brave Pooch Who Has Cleared 90 Explosive Devices From Ukrainian Soil During Russian Invasion

Описание: Meet Patron, the brave pooch who has cleared almost 90 explosive devices since Russia invaded Ukraine, saving countless lives and avoiding further bloodshed.

Newsflash obtained the footage from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the country's civil defence and rescue agency, on 19th March.

The video was accompanied by the text: "News from Patron! Our militant dog - the mascot of Chernihiv pyrotechnicians continues to serve!

"Since the beginning of the war, he and SES sappers have cleared almost 90 explosive devices.

"Thank you, friend, for your tireless work!"

The video shows the adorable pooch hopping onto his human colleague's lap in the passenger seat of their work car and ends with the diminutive dog in action in the field.

Russia has been accused of using illegal and fearsomely destructive weapons against not only soldiers but also civilians in Ukraine since it launched its invasion on 24th February.

Many governments have condemned Russia's use of thermobaric weapons and cluster bombs, which will feature in the investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine by the International Criminal Court.

The United Nations has confirmed 902 civilian deaths during the invasion so far. However, the real figure is believed to be in the thousands.

The UN' International Court of Justice ordered Russia to immediately cease its invasion and withdraw its forces five days ago, which was the first time the 'world court' has made such an edict.

It ruled that Russia "shall immediately suspend the military operations that it commenced on 24th February" by a vote of 13 to two, with Vice President Kirill Gevorgian of Russia and Judge Xue Hanqin of China dissenting.

The decision followed a suit filed by Ukraine on 27th February that claimed Russia was manipulating the concept of genocide to justify its invasion.

US President Joe Biden recently announced an additional USD 800 million in weapons aid for Ukraine, including drones and anti-tank and anti-aircraft systems.

US General David Petraeus also explained yesterday that despite the Russian forces outnumbering the Ukrainian army, many civilians have taken up arms to fight the invaders and provide logistical support to the Ukrainian military.

He also explained that the stagnant status of Russia's forces may be prompting their generals to move to the front of columns, where Ukrainian snipers can easily pick them off. He said that four of the five generals that the Ukrainians have claimed to have killed have so far been confirmed by US information.

Russia has occupied territory in the north, east and south of Ukraine, but has so far failed to take its largest cities, such as Kyiv and Kharkiv, in part due to the strength and determination of the Ukrainian resistance, which the Kremlin is said to have underestimated.