Patron. Ukrainian War Hero#shorts

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His name means firearms cartridge.

Patron the mine-sniffing dog awarded a medal by President Zelensky.

A Ukrainian mine-sniffing dog has been given a medal for his services to the country since Russia's invasion.

Patron, a Jack Russell terrier, was presented with the award by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at a ceremony in Kyiv.

The two-and-a-half-year-old has been credited with helping minesweepers find more than 200 devices.

He has also become something of a national hero, a symbol of Ukraine's resistance against Russia.

The conference was also attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who was visiting the country on Sunday, announcing that Canada would be sending more weapons and equipment to Ukraine.

As Patron and his owner Mykhailo Iliev were presented with their medals, Prime Minister Trudeau patted his pockets as if he was looking for dog treats.

He has inspired a number of artworks by fans across the country, ranging from illustrations to knitted animal replicas.