Five British nationals captured by Russian backed forces have been released and will safely return home to the UK, Prime Minister, Liz Truss announced last night. The British men were abducted in Ukraine and have been let go after months of captivity following a mediation governed by Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman.
Among the liberated hostages, is Aiden Aslin, who had previously been sentenced to death according to Health Minister, Robert Jenrick. The other Brits have been named as Shaun Pinner, Dylan Healy, Andrew Hill, and John Harding as well as two U.S. citizens, Andy Huynh, 27, and Alexander Drueke, 39 along with three other European men.
The group were seen arriving at Riyadh Airport on Wednesday evening following their release, the Mirror reports. Loved ones of the prisoners of war have shared their emotions following the news of the their freedom after months of living in a constant 'hell.'
