News: Ukraine is burning: 18 deaths (11 protesters, 7 policemen)

Chemist

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At least 18 people have been killed in Kiev as the Ukrainian capital plunges back into chaos. Rioters have attacked police, seized buildings, torched vehicles, and burned tires. Seven policemen are among the dead, all of whom died from gunshot wounds.

At least 11 protesters have been killed in the riots, according to local officials. “As of 11 pm local time 221 people have sought medical attention, 114 of them were hospitalized. There were 11 fatalities,” Ukraine’s Health Ministry said in a statement.

Kiev’s hospitals are unable to handle the large amount of injured people coming in from the streets, TSN reported. There is a waiting list for operation rooms. People are being carried in with various types of injuries. There have been reports of two amputations, punched out eyes, and injured extremities.

The Ukrainian Interior Ministry has also reported that 135 law enforcers have been taken to hospitals, and 35 are in critical condition.

Video footage of violence shows rioters pelting an armored personnel carrier with Molotov cocktails, setting it on fire. Reports from the scene say the fire has been extinguished and the vehicle is now operational.

Police are using loudspeakers and urging protesters to leave Independence Square (Maidan). Speakers on stage are calling on the government to allow its “dogs” (police) to leave them alone, and are chanting slogans like “Glory to Ukraine!” and “Death to the enemies!”

Earlier, a group of rioters armed with clubs stormed into the Canadian Embassy in Kiev, according to the interior ministry's press service. The unidentified rioters reportedly broke into the embassy, destroyed some of its property, and attacked staff.

http://rt.com/news/kiev-police-rioters-chaos-616/

The world is on fire

hardbrit

What the heck is up with all of these wars?! First Venezuela now this?!

VIRUS

I hope they finally become liberated from their tyrannical government so all these riots can stop.

KillingYourCareer

Omg I was supposed to go there in April, thank goodness I'm going to Turkey eventually

Callum

To any Ukrainians on ATRL, stay safe

Alejandrо

I've heard there was some chaos over there but what is going on?

What are they protesting against? Government too?

It's so unfortunate how all these bad people get to have so much power and cause so much tragedy.

I'm an atheist and don't pray but my heart goes out to all the victims.

Eglė

Saw this on my TV, they're live streaming it. So cruel, so terrible. Stay safe to anyone from Ukraine.

fabilicious

I read in german media about other cities burning too. It's so scary watching this happen in the heart of europe ... people shot down by the goverment for claiming for their HUMAN RIGHTS. This conflict needs the EU and the UN.

Chemist

Yeah it's not only in Kiev. Hopefully the government won't repress

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CNN Breaking News ‏@cnnbrk 11m
Ukraine unrest spreading: Police say protesters are attacking local government offices in western part of country.

fabilicious

There where music and loud noises on the maidan all day but according to twitter the only thing you can hear right now are prayers. Wow.

Mean Trees

I thought the Orange Revolution from ten years ago would have sorted out all the problems.......................

Yarotska

I know government is horrible, but how on earth is setting **** on fire supposed to help? They're only hurting their fellow protestors, several of whom are now DEAD.

Chemist

It looks like a war movie scene

Idontcareaboutyou

Fascism is rising again in Europe. It will only get worse unless the economy improves.

Scandal & Media

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Originally posted by Idontcareaboutyou

Fascism is rising again in Europe. It will only get worse unless the economy improves.

omg

The whole world is going to ****.

Taste of Honey

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Originally posted by Alejandrо

I've heard there was some chaos over there but what is going on?

What are they protesting against? Government too?

It's so unfortunate how all these bad people get to have so much power and cause so much tragedy.

I'm an atheist and don't pray but my heart goes out to all the victims.

As I understand it, the government wants to move more towards Russia(and has actively done so), while the people want to move closer to Europe.

fabilicious

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Originally posted by Scandal & Media

omg

The whole world is going to ****.

It's a thing right now but not comparable with facism in the 1930s.

OT: The USA are getting IN!

BGKC

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Originally posted by hardbrit

What the heck is up with all of these wars?! First Venezuela now this?!

Unfortunately, these riots/protest have been going on for a while, mostly since 2012 from the US to Canada to The UK to Mexico to to Spain To Portugal to China to Egypt to Venezuela to now this with plenty in between.
The media doesn't cover the subject much, and that's the problem. It's 2014 and now people are starting to recognize the fight against WW governments. I'm just hoping it doesn't keep spreading like wildfire, because from the looks of it, something is brewing. We can't say we didn't see it coming if something of epic proportions does happen later down the line.

princedonte

I pray for peace in all these conflicts and upheavals around the world.

fabilicious

The headquarter of the pro-eu opposition is burning and there are people trying to escape with robes through the windows.