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Two of five Britons released after being detained by Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine have told supporters they got out of the danger zone....by the skin of our teeth.
Pro-Russia separatists had held the prisoners, and it was feared they would be executed for fighting for Ukraine
Months as prisoners. thanks to everyone that's been supporting us. it's really muchly appreciated. the men arrived back at heathrow this morning and were met by their families. for aiden aslin, it meant a long—awaited reunion with his ukrainian fiance, which she called "a miracle". if you're watching this it means that we've surrendered... aiden aslin and shaun pinner had been held by russian—backed separatists since they were captured in april. they'd both moved to ukraine four years ago and joined the ukrainian armed forces, and had been helping to defend the country during the russian i...
The five UK nationals arrive back in the UK after Saudi Arabia brokered their release.
It is understood John Harding, Dylan Healy and Andrew Hill were set free alongside Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin and landed in Britain on Thursday.