SAS dog handler who ran through bullets to save canine shot in Kabul is set for bravery medal

An SAS canine handler who ran into the line of fire to save a dog is being lined up for a gallantry medal.

The unnamed sergeant carried the wounded Belgian shepherd dog 50 yards through territory in Afghanistan that was under fire.

After getting to a helicopter, he then saved the dog by stemming the blood loss from its wounds. 

The gallantry came while the SAS was targeting 14 Taliban militants south of Kabul last year before coalition forces exited Afghanistan.

The militants were reported to be executing locals who helped government troops in a fortified compound.

Helicopters carrying SAS and Afghan commandos landed and were immediately attacked by the Taliban. 

The dog had been sent to flush out a sniper by following laser dots projected by the handler.

The dog successfully got the Taliban sniper out from his cover where the militant was shot dead.  

The animal was reportedly seeking out another target when it was hit.