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British aid worker dies in Ukraine after being captured by Russian separatists
A British aid worker who was captured in eastern Ukraine has died in detention, according to state-owned news in Moscow.
Paul Urey was accused of being a mercenary and charged by Russian-backed separatists in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR).
DPR official Darya Morozova released a statement on Telegram announcing Mr Urey died on July 10.
Morozova claimed Mr Urey had been suffering from diabetes and respiratory, kidney and cardiovascular issues.
‘On our part, despite the severity of the alleged crime, Paul Urey was provided with appropriate medical assistance,’ she said.
‘However, given the diagnoses and stress, he passed away on July 10.’
Mr Urey was described as a humanitarian who worked as an aid volunteer in Ukraine, but the DPR insist he was a ‘professional’ soldier.
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He was detained along with another Briton, Dylan Healy, by the Russian military in late April.
Dominik Byrne, the head of Presidium Network, a non-profit relief group previously in contact with Urey, confirmed he had diabetes.
‘This is worrying news, however this has not been verified by any authority yet and investigations are ongoing to determine the truth,’ Mr Byrne said.
The DPR have sentenced two other Britons and a Moroccan man to death, accusing them of ‘mercenary activities’ after they were captured while fighting for Ukraine.
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