In the midst of the heartbreaking tales coming out of the conflict in Ukraine, there are small moments of happiness and love shining through.
One such heartwarming story is about a Siberian husky named Yukki, who is soon going to be back with his owners after being separated from them during an attack in Bucha. This town witnessed horrific violence and loss of innocent lives at the hands of Russian forces.
Marina, the dog’s owner and a mother of three, had to hastily leave her home with her children when the shelling began. In the chaos, Yukki got scared and ran off, leading to their separation.
Yukki got frightened by the attack on the house and ended up roaming the streets until Ukrainian serviceman Andriy Smirnov came across him. Smirnov later took to social media to share the Siberian Husky’s story and posted pictures of him on Facebook on April 10, seeking help to find his owners.
“Bucha, a little one running around the house,” Smirnov wrote in the post, adding, “We will search for the owners if none are found.” The post quickly gained popularity, attracting 1,500 likes and over 6,000 shares.
Marina was overjoyed when she saw Andriy’s message and confirmed, “This is our Yukki!” She explained how their beloved pet had fled during the shelling and the family had been searching for him without success.
Due to safety concerns, the puppy’s family had to evacuate the city without him. They have been deeply saddened by Yukki’s absence and have missed him every day. Marina shared how she stayed in contact with her neighbor, who relayed the news that Yukki had come back home, but unfortunately, their house had been destroyed by a rocket. A kind neighbor took Yukki in, but sadly, he ran away again when the shelling in Bucha started up once more.
Marina shared that a soldier named Andriy Smirnov was the one who found Yukki. He is currently taking care of Yukki until Marina can reunite him with his family. The soldier’s courageous and compassionate act was praised by people commenting on Facebook.
One individual expressed gratitude by saying, “You’re such a kind person.” Another person thanked the individual for their assistance in rescuing a lost puppy, praising them for their bravery and boldness. Marina shared that she and her family will be keeping Andriy in their prayers daily for saving their dog’s life, deeming him a hero forever in their eyes. Recently, the city in Ukraine’s Kyiv Oblast has gained attention as authorities revealed that over 160 residents were reportedly killed by Russian troops.
“The mayor of Bucha, Anatoliy Fedoruk, revealed that each day brings the discovery of additional bodies in various locations around our city such as vegetable gardens, parks, and playgrounds. Make sure to spread the word about this shocking news with your nearest and dearest.”
