Brit fighter captured by Russians in Ukraine due to hapless commander

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Ukraine fight Russia was seized by opposition troops in April because of the ineptitude of his commanding officers, according to soldiers serving in his former unit.Andrew Hill, 35, was captured near Mykolaiv four months ago and was paraded in a cage with four others – which included more Brits – at a show trial in rebel-held Donetsk earlier this week.They are accused of being mercenaries and face possible death sentences.READ MORE: Woman facing prison for black dress deemed 'shameful dressing' at concertEarlier this year two more British volunteers and a Moroccan were sentenced to death by the same court.Now it has emerged Andrew was captured after being ordered to defend a position already abandoned by another unit due to heavy Russian fire.The Kyiv Independent made the claim as part of a report exposing poor military strategies, corruption and bullying in Ukraine's International Legion.Quoting other soldiers in the battle near Mykolaiv, the newspaper said Andrew’s commanders did not listen and sent another group to the very same place.“The story repeated itself, but this time with four killed, multiple injured, and one taken captive.” The International Legion was created by Ukraine to attract military expertise.

Some volunteers are former British Army soldiers but others – like Andrew – have no military background.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Earlier in the war, ex-British special forces soldiers said they quit the Legion because they feared they were being lined up as cannon fodder.According to the newspaper, there are around 1,500 fighters in the Legion which is split into two units – one under the command of the Ukrainian army and the other run by.