Times of crisis
Images of turmoil, injury and death have been flowing from Ukraine, a country shaken by its bloodiest unrest since Soviet times.
Dozens have died in clashes between police and protesters, including a gun battle in the centre of Kiev, after some three months of anti-government demonstrations reached their deadliest pitch.
Anti-government protesters throw missiles during clashes with riot police in Independence Square.
A protester shoots an improvised device during fighting in the plaza.
Anti-government protesters carry an injured man on a stretcher as flames flare.
Riot police attack anti-government protesters.
Two men, their faces covered with blood, are seen after clashes with riot police.
A wounded man lies in front of a barricade.
A woman covers her eyes in front of dead bodies lying on the ground.
An anti-government protester pays his respects to a fallen comrade.
Protesters prepare Molotov cocktails during clashes.
Demonstrators use a sling to fire objects at members of the Interior Ministry and riot police.
An anti-government protester stands behind his shield during the violence.
A protester aims a rifle during clashes with riot police.
A protester holds a Ukranian flag as he advances through burning barricades.
Another protesters rests, wrapped in a flag.
A medic cleans a protester’s eyes.
Anti-government protesters listen to speeches by their leaders in Independence Square.
A man holds his dead son’s hand as over a dozen corpses are transferred from a hotel lobby to a local hospital after clashes with riot police.
A priest performs the last rites on the body of an anti-government protester.
Rows of protesters sleep in Kiev’s City Hall.
