Abandoned Russian Special Forces Dog Swaps Sides And Is Now Saving Ukrainian Lives

People are finding it amusing to see an abandoned Russian war dog swap sides. The 3-year-old Belgian Malinois Max is now on a mission to save Ukrainian lives on the battlefield.

The poor animal was found in a starving condition by Ukrainians and was soon nursed back to health. The war dog is now working again, however, this time, he is working as a minesweeping dog and has already been taught to understand Ukrainian commands.

"From now on, Max will serve on the right side, defending Ukraine and nibbling Russian asses," Dmitry, a member of the National Guard of Ukraine, said.

"Max has become a real favorite with the guards. We can't understand why the Russians would leave behind such a lovely animal," Dmitry's colleague added.

"Ukrainians love dogs, they regard them as part of the family."

"Malinois are the same breed used by the SAS and the SBS. They are brave, highly intelligent, and athletic animals," a British special forces soldier shared.

"They are tremendously loyal but Max has obviously been ­convinced that the Ukrainians are now his new masters."

"I'm very surprised that one of these animals was actually ­abandoned by the Russians because they are a highly-prized asset. Also, the bond between a dog and its handler is very strong. It would be like leaving a member of your family behind," he added.

Just like Max, there have been other dogs who have been helping Ukraine in fighting the war against Russia and have been regarded as heroes by the country. Jack Russell Patron is a hero for many Ukrainians as well and has been awarded a medal for valor by the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The famous animal has 250,000 followers on Instagram and has been declared a hero for detecting more than 200 Russian landmines and bombs.

The two-year-old pet found fame when Ukraine’s State Emergency Service posted a video online of their mascot working in the war-torn northern city of Chernihiv. He received his medal at the presidential palace in Kyiv with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was visiting, looking on.