The dog named Patron is the “mascot” of explosions experts in Chernihiv
landmines
His work saw him win a gold medal from the British veterinary charity the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals in 2020
The United States' decision was based on a review into the matter by former defense secretary James Mattis
In a five-year career, the rodent sniffed out 71 landmines and dozens more unexploded items in Cambodia