Kuno, a Belgian Malinois, was a member of a special forces unit that served in Afghanistan.․․
Throughout the mission, the dog assisted the British forces in every manner imaginable, and once saved their lives.
The government gave the hero dog an award for his bravery. The Victoria Cross, Britain’s most prestigious military honor, is a close match for this medal.․․
Heroism in fighting has been rewarded.
In 2019, a special forces unit in Afghanistan was targeted by radicals, and the dog was nearby.․․
The British force was encircled by fanatics, and they were unable to go further.․
It was Kuno, who is trained to combat enemy forces, who put himself in the way to bring down the shooter.
As a result, his squad was able to effectively execute the task.․․
Hero dog’s rear legs were slashed in the attack. He was airlifted to the base. Medics on board the chopper were in need of his mentor’s assistance.․․
The dog was transferred to the UK on a Royal Air Force jet for treatment because of his extensive injuries.
However, the dog was saved by doctors. In order to keep the illness from spreading, surgeons had to amputate the dog’s rear leg.․․
In the UK, Kuno was the first military dog to get a custom-made prosthesis to replace a lost foot and assist an injured limb after undergoing therapy.
Defense Minister Philip Hammond has said that Kuno saved British lives…
The PDSA awarded Kuno the Deakin Medal, the most prestigious prize for animal fighting skills.
