Siberian Husky Found After Shelling In Bucha By Ukrainian Serviceman

The recent bombardment of Bucha in Ukraine tragically left many residents dead and also separated owners from their pets. However, one Ukrainian serviceman is doing his best to save lost pets he finds wandering the streets. Andriy Smirnov took to Facebook in an effort to find the dogs’ owners. Meanwhile, the canine’s owners praised Andriy, calling him a hero for saving their pets’ lives.

Siberian husky rescued in Bucha, Ukraine

Among the many tragic stories coming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there is some happier news of love and joy. Recently, it was reported that a husky had been found and returned to his relieved owners after the attack in Bucha. However, that husky is not alone as other canines have also been rescued by servicemen in the area.

In fact, Facebook users are thrilled by the heartwarming story of a Siberian husky named Yukki that was separated from its owners in Bucha. Yukki was separated from his owner, as Marina, a mother of three children fled the town as the shelling started. However, as they were fleeing, Yukki was spooked by the noise of the attack and ran away.

Ukrainian serviceman finds Yukki

Yukki briefly returned to the house, but was scared away by another attack and ended up roaming the street of Bucha. At that time, Ukrainian serviceman, Andriy Smirnov found the dog and took to Facebook to share the story.

In his April 10 post, he wrote, “Bucha, such a little one running around the house. There are no owners, we will look for them.” The post quickly went viral and was shared more than 6,000 times.

Luckily it didn’t take long for Smirnov’s post to reach Marina, who quickly exclaimed, “This is our Yukki!!” Marina told Newsweek that when the shelling began their beloved pet dog Yukki got spooked and ran away. While they looked for him, there was no sign of the beloved dog.
In the meanwhile, according to a neighbor the house was destroyed after it was hit by a rocket. At first, the neighbor took Yukki in, but he ran away again.

Marina said that then, a miracle happened. Yukki was found by a soldier named Andriy Smirnov. Currently, the husky is still with Andriy, who is caring for him until Marina can safely return to collect him.

Andriy Smirnov hailed for his bravery and kindness

As can be clearly seen from his profile, Andriy is still busy rescuing lost dogs after the attack in Bucha. Facebook users praised the soldier for his bravery and kindness. One commented, saying, “You are a super nice person.”

Yet another person wrote, “Thank you for helping this sweet lost baby, and thank you for your bravery and courage!”

As for Marina, she wrote, “We will pray for Andriy every day for saving our dog’s life. He will remain a hero for us for the rest of his life.”

Brutal attack on Bucha

Meanwhile Bucha, in Ukraine’s Kyiv Oblast, has been in the headlines this week after city officials identified more than 160 residents allegedly killed by the Russian forces. The mayor of Bucha Anatoliy Fedoruk said: “Every day we find more and more bodies of the dead, in different parts of our city – in vegetable gardens, in park areas, in playgrounds.”

However, Andriy Smirnov is clearly a hero for his country, while rescuing much-loved pets along the way.

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