AIDEN ASLIN DELIVERS MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN WAR-TORN AVDIIVKA, UKRAINE
Aiden Aslin, a British fighter who was once held as a prisoner of war by Russia and sentenced to death, has returned to the frontline in Ukraine. He recently posted on social media from Avdiivka, a key frontline in the war, while emphasizing that his presence there is to deliver medical supplies, not to engage in combat.
Aslin, who was captured by Russian forces in April 2022 while fighting as a Ukrainian Marine in Mariupol, had been sentenced to death while in captivity. However, he was eventually freed to return home. Despite the risks, Aslin continues to make efforts to support the civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.
In his social media posts, Aslin shared footage from the frontline, accompanied by the sound of shellfire in the background. He also criticized the destruction caused by the Russian military in cities like Avdiivka, Bakhmut, and Mariupol, and expressed admiration for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s visits to the war zone.
Russian sources have expressed unrest at Aslin’s decision to return to the warzone, even in a non-combatant capacity. The Russians had previously made Aslin the subject of propaganda footage, and he had filed an appeal to dismiss his death sentence due to lack of evidence of a crime.
Despite Aslin’s promise to his fiancée to refrain from returning to a military role, he remains committed to providing support to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. His courageous efforts to deliver medical supplies demonstrate his dedication to helping those affected by the conflict.
In September, he was among 10 foreign prisoners of war involved in a PoW exchange after mediation by the Saudi prime minister. Although his actions may be controversial, Aslin’s determination to assist the people of Ukraine reflects his strong sense of duty and compassion.