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Ryan Merrifield

One of first British fighters in Ukraine shares ferocious battle with Russian troops

A former British Army medic says he is proud to have fought alongside Ukrainian forces after joining the war effort against Russia.

Jason Haigh found himself in the midst of fierce fighting during the Battle of Antonov as Moscow troops attempted to seize the strategic airport in Kyiv oblast from February 24.

The 34-year-old was arrested as a suspected saboteur and beaten during an interrogation after the site was taken by the Red Army.

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