Aiden Aslin: Prisoner of War
Detained, tortured, stabbed, and sentenced to death. This is Aiden Aslin’s astonishing story, from the heart of the conflict in Ukraine. Aiden fought with the Ukrainians and was captured by Russian forces during the siege of Mariupol. After a normal childhood in Nottinghamshire and ambitions to be a policeman, how did he find himself a prisoner of war? And how did he survive it?
This episode contains detailed descriptions of torture and violence which some listeners may find distressing. If you are affected by anything you hear in this episode and need support please see the suggested helpline and website links below.
Samaritans helpline: 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.ptsduk.org/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
https://combatstress.org.uk/
https://www.freedomfromtorture.org/what-we-do/therapy-and-support
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