A British fighter captured by Russian forces has been pictured with gashes to his face and a swollen eye, in a move believed to be motivated by propaganda.
Images of Aiden Aslin have been shared by a pro-Donetsk People's Republic Telegram account after he was seized by invading forces in Ukraine.
It is not yet known where the 28-year-old is being held, the Mirror reports. Aiden, who is widely by his social media name Cossack Gundi, has been a marine for four years and previously fought Isis in Syria.
Originally Newark, Nottinghamshire, his MP in the UK is now demanding answers over his whereabouts, as fears that soldiers are being tortured grow.His battalion were forced to surrender earlier this week in the besieged city of Mariupol as Russian forced moved in.It is possible injuries from a rifle butt on his forehead.He was shown with his wrists in handcuffs in the photos released today.Speaking from her home in Balderton, Notts., Aiden's mum Ang Wood said: "It's Aiden I can't deny it.
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