Kiev – Ukraine’s political crisis escalated sharply Tuesday and police have moved in to clear the sprawling protest tent camp of anti-government demonstrators in Kiev’s Independence Square.
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At least 14 people were killed six of them police officers, and scores injured in the ongoing violent, often fiery battles between protesters and police. Riot police advanced toward protesters using a water cannon and stun grenades after shutting down nearby subway stations. Thousands of protesters had filled Independence Square earlier in the day, sensing that Ukraine’s political crisis was reaching a critical turning point.
Here’s a gallery of images and video from today’s ongoing clashes. WARNING: VISUALS COVERAGE OF SCENES OF DEATH AND INJURY.
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Criminal and stupid government in the Ukraine will lead to a lot of innocent blood spilled
No words….this is crazy
Just imagine how differently this would pan out and how different it would be reported if ti were happening in NYC with the NYPD / FBI / etc.