Representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine handed over two owlets to the Kyiv Zoo, which were found by the military in a house destroyed by shelling in the liberated territory of Kharkiv region. UNN reports this with reference to the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.
On August 1, 2024, representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine handed over two owlets to the Kyiv Zoo - now they will live in a special aviary
The birds' names are Arei and Magura, and their story could have ended tragically if not for the soldiers of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
"During a combat mission near the village of Liptsy, Kharkiv region, fighters of the Achilles company of the 92nd Separate Airborne Brigade found owlets in a house destroyed by shelling in the liberated territory," the statement said.
They were in the cage, hungry and exhausted - they were evacuated from the war zone.
"We rescued two owlets that would have died without Ukrainian defenders. Actually, our soldiers save lives not only of Ukrainian people, but also of our smaller brothers," said Andriy Yusov, representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
It is noted that since the owl is a symbol of the Military Intelligence of Ukraine, the soldiers of the 92nd Brigade handed over the rescued birds to the care of the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov.
He decided that Arei and Magura should find a new home in the Kyiv Zoo.
"This is General Budanov's position that this should be a common joy. And Ukrainian children, first of all, will have the opportunity to communicate with Ukrainian scoops," Yusov said.
The representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine expressed his gratitude to the employees of the Kyiv Zoo, for whom the rehabilitation of animals evacuated from the frontline has become one of the key areas of work.
I am very glad that the guys did a great job and handed over these animals to us. Everything will be fine with them - 100%. We rehabilitate animals, adapt them and try to do our best to make sure that they are fine even in such difficult times
Addendum
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