Brit soldier captured in Ukraine pictured with gashes to face amid torture fears

14.04.2022 - 22:45 / dailyrecord.co.uk

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. It's him.

“They are his tattoos. There is a faint hope it is a doctored image but I can't see it.

"I now hold Vladimir Putin to the terms of the Geneva Convention.

“Aiden is a serving member of the Ukrainian armed forces and as such is a prisoner of war and must be treated with humanity.

"It already looks like he has been beaten up.

"It is time now for the British Government to get involved. and help secure Aiden's release because he is still a British citizen.

"Possibly there is hope for a prisoner swap arranged by the Ukrainians.

"I'm in bits. My son will be scared just as we are."

It has been reported that it is likely he has been captured by Vladimir Putin's murderous regime for possible propaganda - but could ultimately be freed as part