Police in Ukraine’s capital city stormed the main protest camp on Tuesday, February 18, leaven at least 11 people dead and tensions between authorities and protestors high. Helmeted protesters hurling rocks, fireworks and Molotov cocktails fought back against black-armored riot squads targeting them with stun grenades and water cannon. Kiev was in essential lockdown as authorities halted the city’s metro system and said they would limit road traffic coming into the capital from midnight. More than 150 people were injured in the clash, stemming from anti-government protests that began in November. Protestors are calling for the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovych. European Union members have called on the government of Yanukovych to refrain from using violence to deal with the protests.
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