A jet battery soldier with the call sign Shama described how his canine partner Alba helped locate Ukrainian military equipment. The report came from DEA News.
During a nighttime patrol, Alba would slip into a field, focus intently on a single spot, and then begin to growl. The soldier explained that this behavior signaled the presence of hidden equipment, a pattern the team had learned to trust after field-testing it in earlier missions.
Shama recalled that Alba was found at four months old. The puppy was hungry and frail at first, but over the months she grew into a steady, dependable part of the unit. Today, Alba remains a constant presence on combat patrols, selected for missions that require a keen nose and quiet, precise work under pressure.
The fighter noted that the crew feeds Alba daily, recognizing that the dog is always on duty and always alert. The routine meals help keep her energy stable for the demanding tasks she performs on the front lines.
In a separate dispatch from April, a fighter from PMC Wagner spoke about the importance of animals to the morale and effectiveness of troops in Artemivsk, a city also known by its Ukrainian name, Bakhmut. The message conveyed that soldiers value their pets and do not want to be without them, underscoring the emotional and practical support these animals provide on difficult assignments.