Dog and owner, separated in Bucha violence, reunited in Kyiv

This is the heartwarming moment and husky and its owner were reunited in war-torn Ukraine.

The man and his dog, Nessie, had been separated by violence in Bucha, a Kyiv suburb devastated by Russian forces where hundreds of civilians have allegedly been executed.

In touching footage shared on social media, the hound can be seen accelerating towards her owner, who is ready for a heartwarming embrace.

According to reports, the husky was rescued by a Belarusian battalion fighting against Russia’s invasion.

The Instagram account @belwarriors wrote: " [A] positive in these difficult times.

"During Bucha's release we found Nessie's dog left alone. But thanks to our friends we found her hosts and today she is back to them. Look at this emotional moment.

"As long as some treat people like animals, we are fighting for the lives of not only humans but every animal!"