Ukraine In Chaos -- Live Updates And News Roundup - February 19, 2014

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/YFXaMyFgK0M" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ukraine On Brink Of Civil War As Thousands Of Anti-Government Protesters Mass In Central Kiev To Confront Police Again After A Night Of Violence That Left 26 Dead -- Daily Mail</b></span></div><br />* 20,000 protesters on Kiev's Independence Square fought with police using petrol bombs, fireworks and stones<br />* At least 150 demonstrators were injured and it was claimed that 13 police officers suffered gunshot wounds<br />* Officers used tear gas and stun grenades during the confrontation with protesters, according to reports<br />* Independence Square resembled a battle zone with black smoke and flames belching from a trade union building<br />* President Viktor Yanukovych blames opposition for increase in violence and urges its leaders to 'stop the conflict'<br />* William Hague said security forces must be held accountable for the violence they used against protesters<br />* Yanukovich claims that he had refrained from violence since unrest began - but warned that he could 'deploy force'<br />* Troops sent to Kiev to guard arms depots, according to acting Ukraine Defence Minister Pavlo Lebedyev<br /><br />Thick, dark smoke rose above the centre of the Ukrainian capital amid the boom of police stun grenades on Wednesday, as officers in riot gear sought to push demonstrators away from the city's main square following deadly clashes between police and protesters that left at least 25 people dead and hundreds injured and raised fears of a civil war.<br /><br />After several hours of relative calm, confrontation flared up again Wednesday afternoon, with hundreds of police amassing on the edges of Independence Square, known as the Maidan, throwing stun grenades and using water cannons in a bid to disperse protesters.<br /><br />Thousands of activists armed with fire bombs and rocks held their ground, defending the square which has been a bastion and symbol for the demonstrators.<br /><br />British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday the Ukrainian government must be held accountable for violence security forces had used during protests.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2562781/Battle-zone-Thousands-anti-government-protesters-mass-central-Kiev-confront-police-night-violence-left-25-dead-200-needing-hospital-treatment.html">Read more</a></b> ....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Y_LFrMcoEm4" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Live Updates On The Ukrainian Crisis</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26244542">Ukrainian police storm Kiev protest camp: Live</a> -- BBC<br /><a href="http://rt.com/news/kiev-clashes-rioters-police-571/">Fierce clashes in Kiev as new wave of unrest grips Ukraine: Live</a> -- RT<br /><a href="http://live.reuters.com/event/world_news">World Coverage: Live</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/18/ukraine-police-storm-kiev-protest-camp-live-updates">Ukraine police storm Kiev protest camp – live updates</a> -- The Guardian<br /><a href="http://www.euronews.com/2014/02/18/live-updates-ukraine-protesters-clash-with-police-near-parliament/">Ukraine: high tension in Kyiv as government deadline expires [Live updates</a>] -- Euronews<br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10646265/Ukraine-protests-demonstrators-dig-in-for-last-stand-watch-live.html">Live: Ukraine protests</a> -- The Telegraph<br /><a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/ukraine-protests-live-updates-armoured-3159677">Ukraine protests live updates</a> -- Mirror<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>More News On The Crisis In Ukraine</b></span></div><br /><a href="http://en.ria.ru/world/20140219/187693534/Ukrainian-Security-Service-Launches-Anti-Terrorism-Operation.html">Ukrainian Security Service Launches 'Anti-Terrorism Operation'</a> -- RIA Novosti<br /><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ukraine-25-killed-241-injured-kiev-clashes-22576532">Ukraine Protesters Seize Kiev Central Post Office</a> -- AP<br /><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-protests-police-launch-fresh-attack-on-antigovernment-demonstrators-as-death-toll-continues-to-rise-9137793.html">Ukraine protests: Police launch fresh attack on anti-government demonstrators</a> -- The Independent<br /><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2014/02/ukraine-begins-anti-terrorist-operation-2014219143954719257.html">Ukraine begins 'anti-terrorist' operation </a>-- Al Jazeera<br /><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-death-toll-rises-as-clashes-continue/">Police, protesters prepare for more violence in Ukraine</a> -- CBS/AP<br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304914204579392321222351150?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304914204579392321222351150.html">Ukraine Girds for Further Clashes </a>-- Wall Street Journal<br /><a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ukraine-crisis/ukraine-braces-more-violence-after-deadly-clashes-n33396">Ukraine Braces for More Violence After Deadly Clashes</a> -- NBC<br /><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/19/world/europe/ukraine-protests/index.html?hpt=hp_t1">After 25 die, Ukrainian protesters dig in </a>-- CNN<br /><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/02/19/protesters-clash-with-police-in-ukraine-capital-as-opposition/">At least 26 killed in Ukraine protests, while pressure mounts on government to end violence</a> -- FOX News<br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/kiev-explodes-into-chaos-at-least-25-reported-dead-in-ukraine-protests/2014/02/19/aacecc60-9967-11e3-b88d-f36c07223d88_story.html">Kiev explodes into chaos; at least 25 reported dead in Ukraine protests</a> -- Washington Post<br /><a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/25-dead-in-escalation-of-clashes-in-ukraine/1854523.html">25 Dead in Escalation of Clashes in Ukraine </a>-- Voice of America<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2014/02/yanukovich-says-opposition-crossed-limits-201421943854745891.html">Yanukovich says opposition 'crossed limits'</a> -- Al Jazeera<br /><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/19/us-ukraine-idUSBREA1G0OU20140219">Ukraine leader denounces coup bid, West readies sanctions</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10648066/Ukraine-crisis-Viktor-Yanukovych-blames-protesters-for-violence.html">Ukraine crisis: Yanukovych blames protesters for violence</a> -- The Telegraph<br /><a href="http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/yanukovych-declares-day-of-mourning-as-eu-prepares-to-discuss-sanctions/494912.html">Yanukovych Declares Day of Mourning as EU Prepares to Discuss Sanctions</a> -- Voice of Russia<br /><a href="http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_02_19/Yanukovich-is-ready-to-continue-a-dialogue-with-the-opposition-1838/">Yanukovych is ready to continue a dialogue with the opposition</a> -- Voice of Russia<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/20/world/europe/ukraine.html?hpw&rref=world">Ukraine Security Authorities Report Weapons Thefts and Pillaging Around the Country</a> -- New York Times<br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/ukraines-security-agency-says-protesters-seized-over-1500-firearms-amid-street-clashes/2014/02/19/3e754216-9970-11e3-b1de-e666d78c3937_story.html">Ukraine’s security agency says protesters seized over 1,500 firearms amid street clashes</a> -- AP<br /><a href="http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/02/19/ukraine-security-idINL6N0LO2MT20140219">Ukraine's security forces probe attempts by politicians "to seize power"</a> -- Reuters<br /><a href="http://www.10news.com/news/ukraine-protest-leader-we-will-not-give-in-021914">Ukraine protest leader: ‘We will not give in'</a> -- 10News<br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-26248275">Ukraine protests timeline</a> -- BBC

Ukraine In Chaos -- Live Updates And News Roundup - February 19, 2014

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