The Ukrainian capital des-cended into violence last night as riot police stormed Independence Square in Kiev after the deadliest clashes seen during three months of anti-government -protests.
At least nine people were confirmed to have been killed, including two police officers. Tens of thousands of protesters remained on the streets surrounding the square as the police moved in amid fires and explosions.
Riot police battled with thousands of protesters in the square as they sought to clear a camp using water cannon and armoured vehicles following hours of street fighting around the parliament building. Hardline protesters fought back with Molotov cocktails.
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