Ukrainian protesters took over a building in Kyiv early on January 26 after opposition leaders spoke to the crowds in Independence Square, vowing to continue their struggle. The protesters had allowed several hundred police to leave the building, known as Ukrainian House, before moving in and occupying it.
Protesters Storm Ukrainian House
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Protesters storm Ukrainian House, where dozens of riot police were based during an antigovernment protest in downtown Kyiv.
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Police spray water at antigovernment protesters.
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Police leave Ukrainian House after opposition supporters had stormed the building and ousted them from the premises in fresh clashes.
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An opposition activist poses with a dummy in front of a mirror in Ukrainian House after protesters had taken over the building.
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Opposition activists guard Ukrainian House after seizing control of the building.