British aid worker dies in Ukraine after being captured by Russian separatists

British nationwide Paul Urey, pictured together with his sister (left), shortly earlier than his ill-fated journey to Ukraine (Image: AP/PA)

A British support employee who was captured in jap Ukraine has died in detention, in response to state-owned information in Moscow.

Paul Urey was accused of being a mercenary and charged by Russian-backed separatists within the self-proclaimed Donetsk Folks’s Republic (DPR).

DPR official Darya Morozova launched a press release on Telegram saying Mr Urey died on July 10.

Morozova claimed Mr Urey had been affected by diabetes and respiratory, kidney and cardiovascular points.

‘On our half, regardless of the severity of the alleged crime, Paul Urey was supplied with applicable medical help,’ she stated.

‘Nonetheless, given the diagnoses and stress, he handed away on July 10.’

Mr Urey was described as a humanitarian who labored as an support volunteer in Ukraine, however the DPR insist he was a ‘skilled’ soldier.

He was detained together with one other Briton, Dylan Healy, by the Russian army in late April.

Dominik Byrne, the top of Presidium Community, a non-profit reduction group beforehand in touch with Urey, confirmed he had diabetes.

‘That is worrying information, nevertheless this has not been verified by any authority but and investigations are ongoing to find out the reality,’ Mr Byrne stated.

Two different Britons and a Moroccan man have been sentenced to loss of life by the DPR, who accused them of ‘mercenary actions’ whereas preventing for Ukraine.

The DPR is a breakaway entity which is simply recognised by Russia, Syria and North Korea.