A Russian mercenary group says it has found the body of one of two missing Britons in Ukraine – the claim has not been verified.
A Russian mercenary group fighting in Ukraine has said it has found the body of one of two British aid workers reported missing over the weekend.
The Foreign Office, which has not confirmed the claim, said it was supporting the families of the two men.
Andrew Bagshaw, 48, and Chris Parry, 28, were last seen heading to the town of Soledar on Friday, where fighting has been intense in recent days.
The Wagner group said on Wednesday a body had been found without naming him.
The claim has not been verified by the BBC.
On social media, the group posted photographs of documents that were said to belong to the missing men.
The statement posted on messaging platform Telegram from the press office of the head of the pro-Kremlin Wagner group claimed the body was found in eastern Ukraine.
The Foreign Office said it was aware of recent reports and was in touch with the Ukrainian authorities.
“We are continuing to support the families of two British men who have gone missing in Ukraine,” a spokesperson said.
Mr Parry and Mr Bagshaw had been in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine doing voluntary work, helping to evacuate people from the front line.
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