Photos from Ukraine
“Dear subscriber, you are registered as a participant in a mass riot”
Nearly two months ago, cell phone users near the violent clashes in Kiev, Ukraine, received these warnings. Here is a look at how protesters have fought back against the government.
Location: Kiev, Ukraine
Photo Credit: Vasily Maximov/AFP/Getty Images
Independence Square on December 8, 2013, before violent protests began. This was the March of Millions in Kiev, capital of Ukraine.
The People
During the riots, people were arming themselves with whatever they could. Here, protesters are using wooden shields and one even has a mace.
Photo Credit: Gleb Garanich/Reuters
Protesters protecting themselves using homemade shields with crosses painted on them.
Photo Credit: AP
Here, a protester uses a hockey helmet to protect the head.
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This protester is wearing medieval armour for protection.
This protester is wearing a hardhat while using a bow and arrows.
Photo Credit: Ilya Varlamov
No bow? Use a makeshift slingshot.
Women are hitting sheets of metal to provide morale.
Photo Credit: Thomas Peters/Reuters
A bodyguard is protecting this medic.
Photo Credit: Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters
These women help by making Molotov cocktails.
The Weapons
Molotov cocktails contain a flammable substance. These ones are using rags as wicks.
Photo Credit: Vasily Maximov/AFP
Along with medieval armour and bows and arrows, protesters built a trebuchet.
Photo Credit: Ilya Varlamov
Creative protesters use fireworks to stun police.
Photo Credit: Ilya Varlamov
Barricades like this one can be found all around Kiev.
Aftermath
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The four founders of Kiev look on as their city is set on fire.
Photo Credit: Bulent Kilic/AFP/Getty Images
This is Independence Square on February 20, 2014, 3 months after the March of Millions.
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