The revolution captured on camera: Striking images that followed weeks of turmoil across Ukraine and the final days that shaped it forever
By
Tara Brady
| Ukraine has experienced its bloodiest week in decades after days of deadly clashes between anti-government protesters and police which ended in the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych.
For three months demonstrators have been involved in a stand-off with authorities in the capital Kiev.
But
on February 18 violence escalated and the Health Ministry said the
death toll between protesters and police had reached 82. The protesters
put that figure at over 100.
Here are a selection of photographs which capture the devastation caused in Kiev's Independence Square.
Fireworks explode near anti-government protesters during clashes with riot police at Independence Square in Kiev on February 18
Activists pay respects to
protesters who were killed in clashes with police in Independence
Square, the epicentre of demonstrations in Kiev
A woman lights candles in memory of the victims of clashes between
police and protesters in Kiev, at the Ukrainian Embassy in Moscow,
Russia
This image taken on February 18 shows an aerial view of central Kiev,
with 'Maidan' dubbed Independence square (on the left) and smoke
billowing from clashes between anti-government protestors and police
(centre near the stadium)
A general view of Independence Square during protests in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, on February 18
Explosive: A general view of Independence Square during protests in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, on February 18
Ukrainian riot police 18 February launched a
massive assault on thousands of anti-government protesters on February
18 in central Kiev
Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square, the epicentre of protests in Kiev
Smoke from exploding fireworks and fires billows
into the night sky as Ukrainians gather on Independence Square during
continuing protest in Kiev, Ukraine, on February 18
An anti-government protester
shoots during clashes with riot police outside Ukraine's parliament in
Kiev, Ukraine, on February 18
Armed: A protester uses a slingshot during clashes with police in Kiev on February 18
Violence: Protesters put down barricades during clashes with police in Kiev on February 18
An anti-government protester prepares to throw a
Molotov's cocktail during clashes with riot police outside Ukraine's
parliament in Kiev, Ukraine, on February 18
Anti-government protesters clash with riot police outside Ukraine's parliament in Kiev, Ukraine, on February 18
An anti-government protester
throws a stone during clashes with riot police outside Ukraine's
parliament in Kiev, Ukraine, on February 18
Riot police clash with anti-government protesters outside Ukraine's parliament in Kiev, Ukraine, on February 18
Interior Ministry members are on fire as they stand guard during clashes with anti-government protesters in Kiev on February 18
Unrest: Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Kiev on February 18
Anti-government protesters shield themselves and wear gas masks during a demonstration in Kiev on February 18
Anti-government protesters shield themselves and wear gas masks during a demonstration in Kiev on February 18
Conflict: Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Kiev on February 18
Anti-government demonstrators stand among the smoke of burning barricades during clashes with riot police in Kiev on February 18
War: A protester holds a makeshft shield during clashes with police in Kiev on February 18
Protesters clash with riot police during the continuing protest in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, on February 18
Anger: Anti-government protesters in Kiev, Ukraine stand in a line with shields on February 18
An anti-government protester
wrapped in the Ukrainian national flag stands by a barricade during
clashes with riot police on Kiev's Independence Square on February 19
Crisis: Anti-government protesters clash with the police in Independence Square in Kiev early on February 19
Anger: Anti-government protesters in Kiev, Ukraine stand in a line with shields on February 18An anti-government protester
wrapped in the Ukrainian national flag stands by a barricade during
clashes with riot police on Kiev's Independence Square on February 19Crisis: Anti-government protesters clash with the police in Independence Square in Kiev early on February 19
Anti-government protesters prepare Molotov cocktails during clashes with
riot police on Kiev's Independence Square on February 19
Anti-government protesters gather stones during a rally in central Kiev on February 19
Riot police officers stand in line during on-going protests on Independence Square in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, on February 19
Smoke rises above Independence Square during anti-government protests in central Kiev in the early hours of February 19
Anti-government protesters gather stones during a rally in central Kiev on February 19Riot police officers stand in line during on-going protests on Independence Square in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, on February 19Smoke rises above Independence Square during anti-government protests in central Kiev in the early hours of February 19
An anti-government protester prepares to throw a cobblestone towards
riot police during clashes on Kiev's Independence Square on February 19
An anti-government protester uses a slingshot to throw stones towards riot police on Kiev's Independence Square on February 19
Anti-government protesters stand on February 19 outside the remains of
the Trade Union building on Kiev's Independence Square during clashes
with riot police
A protester uses a catapult during clashes with riot police in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, on February 19
Anti-government demonstrators prepare stones during clashes with police
near Kiev's Independence Square, known as Maidan, on February 19
Anti-government protesters walk near a barricade in Independence Square in central Kiev February 19
Police form a barrier in Independence Square in Kiev on February 19
Berkut riot police throw stones at anti-government protesters, who are
throwing rocks back, in Independence Square on February 19
Anti-government protesters throw rocks at riot police during clashes on Kiev's Independence Square on February 19
Riot police officers stand on Independence Square during on-going
anti-government protests in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, on February 19
Men cover a dead body in Independence Square in Kiev on February 20
An anti-government protester carries a rifle across Independence Square in Kiev on February 20
Opposition protesters carry old tyres to be
burnt during violent clashes between anti-government demonstrators and
Ukrainian police on February 20
Protesters try to protect themselves from fire as they stand behind
burning barricades during clashes with police on February 20 in Kiev
Anti-government protesters clash with police in Kiev's Independence Square on February 20
A protestor sits on a statue while others stand on a barricade during clashes with police in Kiev on February 20
Anti-government protesters carry an injured man on a stretcher after
clashes with riot police in the Independence Square in Kiev on February
20
Protesters walk past a barricade at the Independence Square in Kiev on
February 20. Armed protesters stormed the police barricades in Kiev
People cheer as they listen to police
officers from Lviv who have joined anti-government protesters during a
rally in Independence Square in Kiev on February 21
A woman mourns during a funeral procession
for two anti-government protesters killed in fighting with police on
February 21 in Kiev
A woman cries during a funeral procession for
anti-government protesters killed in clashes with the police at
Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, February 21
Men carry a casket containing the body of an
anti-government protester killed in clashes with police from
Independence Square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev
Women stand along the path of a
funeral procession for two anti-government protesters killed in fighting
with police on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine
Anti-government demonstrators stand in Independence Square on February
22, 2014 in Kiev. The opposition called for elections to take place on
May 25 and demanded that President Yanukovych stand down immediately
A female anti-government demonstrator wears flowers in her helmet in Independence Square, on February 21
Ukrainian lawmakers clash during a Parliament session in Kiev on February 21, 2014
An anti-government protester mans a barricade in Kiev on February 21 during violent clashes on the streets of Kiev
Anti-government protesters talk next to an improvised catapult in Independence Square in Kiev on February 21
People celebrate outside the Parliament in
Kiev on February 22, 2014 after President Viktor Yanukovych promised to
submit his resignation in response to violence that left nearly 100 dead
Anti-government demonstrators
remain in Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The
offices of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych have been left
unguarded and the protesters have full control of the streets
surrounding the government district
Destructive: Molotov cocktails prepared by anti-government protesters are placed inside a tyre in Kiev February 22, 2014
Anti-government demonstrators wearing helmets
and masks stand behind their barricade on February 21, in Independent
square in Kiev
Deputies of the Ukrainian parliament applaud after voting for a
constitution change in Kiev on February 21, 2014. Ukraine's parliament
voted to return the ex-Soviet country to its 2004 constitution, which
limits the president's powers and gives lawmakers the right to appoint
key ministers
An anti-government demonstrator throws a burning tire before building a barricade on February 21 in Independent Square in Kiev
An anti-government demonstrator killed in clashes with police is mourned in Independence Square on February 22
An anti-government demonstrator killed in clashes with police is mourned in Independence Square on Feburary 22
An anti-government protester uses a slingshot to throw stones towards riot police on Kiev's Independence Square on February 19
An anti-government protester wears a gas mask during clashes with riot police on Kiev's Independence Square on February 19
Anti-government protesters stand on February 19 outside the remains of
the Trade Union building on Kiev's Independence Square during clashes
with riot policeA protester uses a catapult during clashes with riot police in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, on February 19Anti-government protesters walk near a barricade in Independence Square in central Kiev February 19Police form a barrier in Independence Square in Kiev on February 19Berkut riot police throw stones at anti-government protesters, who are
throwing rocks back, in Independence Square on February 19Anti-government protesters throw rocks at riot police during clashes on Kiev's Independence Square on February 19Riot police officers stand on Independence Square during on-going
anti-government protests in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, on February 19
A general view of Independence Square during on-going anti-government protests in downtown Kiev, Ukraine on February 19
Anti-government protesters reinforce a barricade during clashes with the police in the centre of Kiev on February 20
Scores of protesters were killed on February 20 in fresh clashes between
thousands of demonstrators and heavily-armed riot police in the heart
of Kiev
Anti-government protesters reinforce a barricade during clashes with the police in the centre of Kiev on February 20Scores of protesters were killed on February 20 in fresh clashes between
thousands of demonstrators and heavily-armed riot police in the heart
of KievMen cover a dead body in Independence Square in Kiev on February 20An anti-government protester carries a rifle across Independence Square in Kiev on February 20Opposition protesters carry old tyres to be
burnt during violent clashes between anti-government demonstrators and
Ukrainian police on February 20 Anti-government protesters clash with police in Kiev's Independence Square on February 20
A protestor sits on a statue while others stand on a barricade during clashes with police in Kiev on February 20Anti-government protesters carry an injured man on a stretcher after
clashes with riot police in the Independence Square in Kiev on February
20Protesters walk past a barricade at the Independence Square in Kiev on
February 20. Armed protesters stormed the police barricades in KievPeople cheer as they listen to police
officers from Lviv who have joined anti-government protesters during a
rally in Independence Square in Kiev on February 21A woman mourns during a funeral procession
for two anti-government protesters killed in fighting with police on
February 21 in KievA woman cries during a funeral procession for
anti-government protesters killed in clashes with the police at
Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, February 21Men carry a casket containing the body of an
anti-government protester killed in clashes with police from
Independence Square on February 21, 2014 in KievWomen stand along the path of a
funeral procession for two anti-government protesters killed in fighting
with police on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine
Demonstrating: Anti-government protesters gather in Independence Square on February 21 in Kiev
Anti-government demonstrators stand in Independence Square on February
22, 2014 in Kiev. The opposition called for elections to take place on
May 25 and demanded that President Yanukovych stand down immediatelyA female anti-government demonstrator wears flowers in her helmet in Independence Square, on February 21
Clashes: Ukrainian lawmakers clash during a Parliament session in Kiev on February 21, 2014
Ukrainian lawmakers clash during a Parliament session in Kiev on February 21, 2014An anti-government protester mans a barricade in Kiev on February 21 during violent clashes on the streets of KievAnti-government protesters talk next to an improvised catapult in Independence Square in Kiev on February 21People celebrate outside the Parliament in
Kiev on February 22, 2014 after President Viktor Yanukovych promised to
submit his resignation in response to violence that left nearly 100 deadAnti-government demonstrators
remain in Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The
offices of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych have been left
unguarded and the protesters have full control of the streets
surrounding the government districtDestructive: Molotov cocktails prepared by anti-government protesters are placed inside a tyre in Kiev February 22, 2014Anti-government demonstrators wearing helmets
and masks stand behind their barricade on February 21, in Independent
square in KievDeputies of the Ukrainian parliament applaud after voting for a
constitution change in Kiev on February 21, 2014. Ukraine's parliament
voted to return the ex-Soviet country to its 2004 constitution, which
limits the president's powers and gives lawmakers the right to appoint
key ministersAn anti-government demonstrator throws a burning tire before building a barricade on February 21 in Independent Square in Kiev
A protestor stands behind a barricade on
February 21 in Kiev. Bodies of anti-government demonstrators lay among
smouldering debris after masked protesters
An anti-government demonstrator killed in clashes with police is mourned in Independence Square in Kiev, on Feb 22
An anti-government demonstrator killed in clashes with police is mourned in Independence Square in Kiev, on Feb 22An anti-government demonstrator killed in clashes with police is mourned in Independence Square on February 22An anti-government demonstrator killed in clashes with police is mourned in Independence Square on Feburary 22
Anti-government protesters, one
holding the Ukrainian national flag, drive a military vehicle through
Independence Square in central Kiev on February 22
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