UK Duo Captured by Russian Forces in Ukraine
British nationals Paul Urey and Dylan Healy were seized at a Russian checkpoint near Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Monday, UK non-profit Presidium Network confirmed.
Manchester Dad Held in Ukraine
Paul Urey, 45, from Manchester, was described as a “family man with children” by fellow captive Aiden Byrne. His worried mother, Linda, revealed the family’s deep concern, especially as Paul is diabetic and needs insulin to survive.
Chef from Cambridgeshire Also Captured
Dylan Healy, a chef from Huntington, Cambridgeshire, was reportedly driving the car when Russian forces arrested the pair at the checkpoint. The UK Foreign Office said it is urgently gathering more information on their whereabouts and condition.
Journalist Killed in Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv
Tragedy struck in Kyiv as Radio Liberty journalist Vera Gyrych was killed during a Russian missile attack on her apartment building. The US-funded news outlet described her as “a bright and kind person, a true professional.”
Shock in Kyiv After Missile Hits Home
Vera Gyrych was at home when the missile struck. Her colleague Oleksandr Demchenko mourned her death on Facebook, calling her “a wonderful person gone.”
Mayor Confirms Fatality Amid Russian Strikes
Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed rescuers had recovered one body from the rubble of the residential building hit in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Moscow admitted targeting Ukrainian military sites but made no comment on the civilian building strike.
Zelensky Hits Out at Russia for ‘Humiliating’ UN
The missile strike coincided with a visit to Kyiv by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who met President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately trying to humiliate the United Nations.
