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British Soldier Sentenced to 15 Years After Ukraine Capture

5/19/2026

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Hayden Davies, a soldier, received a 15-year sentence in a Russian prison after his capture in Ukraine.
He crafted a wooden splint and crutches to treat an injury after crawling to a basement in Ukraine.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it is in close contact with his family and condemns the sentence.
Human-rights groups and the Red Cross report limited POW access, while Russian authorities deny mistreatment.

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Hayden Davies, a soldier, received a 15-year sentence in a Russian prison after his capture in Ukraine.
He crafted a wooden splint and crutches to treat an injury after crawling to a basement in Ukraine.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it is in close contact with his family and condemns the sentence.
Human-rights groups and the Red Cross report limited POW access, while Russian authorities deny mistreatment.