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A British aid worker captured by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine has died in detention,

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By Samantha Allen

According to the self-declared administration, a British humanitarian worker abducted by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine died while detained.

The so-called Donetsk People’s Republic was holding Paul Urey at a camp in rebel-held areas of the eastern Donbas when Russian forces captured him near the city of Zaporizhzhia on April 25. (DPR).

His passing was reported today on Telegram by Daria Morozova, the DPR’s “human rights ombudsman,” who said that he died on July 10 due to “sickness and stress.”

She stated that Urey had “damage to the respiratory system, kidneys, and a number of disorders of the cardiovascular system,” in addition to insulin-dependent diabetes.

She asserted that he had received the required medical attention, but he ultimately died from his ailments and “despondency” about his predicament.

In truth, detainees in the DPR claim that they were housed in contemporary concentration camps, where hunger, sickness, and beatings are prevalent.

Urey, a Warrington-born father of two, traveled to Ukraine earlier this year to help the people without informing his family.

He didn’t work for a charity when he was there and traveled independently, but he had made contact with the NGO Presidium Network.

In order to help spread the word about Mr. Urey’s capture, Dominik Bryne of the Presidium Network claimed that he had stopped replying on April 25 and that a woman he had been trying to help was also receiving “weird communications.”

Ten days after being apprehended, Mr. Urey made an appearance on Russian state television to criticize the UK government as “corrupt” and the British media for distorting the conflict.

Additionally, he claimed to have participated in wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, although according to relatives, these claims were probably certainly made under duress.

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.