Protests in Ukraine

They are defending the building from Berkut storming.

At about 1 a.m. on December 11, the Ukrainian authorities attacked Maidan. After several hours of resistance, the protesters managed to keep feet.

The Ukrainian 5th TV-channel has informed this live on air.

Lutsk announced mobilization of activists in support of the Euromaidan in Kyiv.

Berkut fighters blocked the entrances to the Kyiv city council building.

The Ministry claims such "measures" were conducted at night time in order not to create inconveniences for the city dwellers.

The official representative's office published a corresponding statement of the US State Secretary Kerry.

Berut fighters and internal troops took control of some barricades in the Maidan of Independence.

The EU's High Representative will demand a meeting with the Ukrainian government for explanation on this nights' events.