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City Burning

Before and After: Pics of Kiev's Independence Square

At least 26 people died during violence in the Ukranian city this morning.
2.15pm, 20 Feb 2014
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IF YOU LOOK up Independence Square on Google Streetview.

This is the image that will be returned to you.

imageGoogle Streetview.

A far cry from the burnt-out, devastating images being aired on television sets and computer screens across the globe today.

Here are the images from the same place today, as residents of Kiev see their city turn into a warzone around them.

Before and After: Pics of Kiev's Independence Square
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    An anti-government protester draped in a Ukrainian flag stands atop a barricade on the outskirts of Independence Square in Kiev. Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    Anti-government protesters pause at a barricade on the outskirts of Independence Square. Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    Anti-government protesters crowd the Independence Square in Kiev.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    Activists carry a dead protester during clashes with police in Kiev's Independence Square.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    Activists pay respects to protesters killed in clashes with police.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    An activist covers a protester who was killed in clashes with police.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    People look at protesters who were killed in clashes.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    Activists evacuate a wounded protester during clashes with police in Kiev's Independence Square.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    A high-ranking police officer, left, and a protester representative hold talks near the Cabinet of Ministers in the center Kiev, Ukraine today. Source: AP/Press Association Images

At least 26 protesters were killed in today’s renewed violence and crisis talks are currently underway in Brussels. The EU is expected to announced sanctions against the country later today.

Read: 26 dead in renewed Kiev violence — hotel lobby converted to impromptu morgue

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