The body of an aid worker from Manchester who reportedly died after being captured by Russian forces in Ukraine shows signs of 'possible unspeakable torture', Ukraine’s foreign minister has said.
Paul Urey, 45, died in captivity in July, according to the human rights ombudsperson for the Moscow-supported leadership in Donetsk. Daria Morozova, the ombudsperson, branded Mr Urey a 'mercenary' and claimed he died in captivity of chronic illnesses and stress.
“From our side, he was given the necessary medical assistance despite the grave crimes he committed,” she added. However, Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday Mr Urey’s body had been returned 'with signs of possible unspeakable torture'.
