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Ukraine: Protesters launch missiles in brutal clashes
The Ukrainian capital of Kiev erupted in violence Sunday, as anti-government demonstrators took to the streets in defiance of tighter protest legislation. The clashes followed an anti-government rally earlier in the day.Protesters wearing helmets, wielding sticks and flares clashed with security forces surrounding government buildings in hand-to-hand battles. According to police, activists also threw smoke grenades and set vehicles alight. Protesters were seen building a metal barrier close to the police cordon late Sunday evening.
Opposition figures called the most aggressive protesters 'provocateurs' and urged them to stop. However, protesters did not back off and continued to shower fireworks and other objects on riot police, who protected themselves with shields. As flash and smoke grenades continued to be set off, ambulances were seen arriving to treat the injured.
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