Surprise Me!

Police station takeover adds to tensions in eastern Ukraine

2014-04-12 66 Dailymotion

The Russian flag now flies from atop this police station in Slaviansk after armed men seized it Saturday.<br/> <br />Crowds are now watching the latest takeover of Ukraine's public buildings by pro-Russian militants who are demanding autonomy from Kiev.<br/> <br />As supporters chant "fascism will not get through," one armed man has a message.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) ARMED MAN, WHO GAVE HIS NAME AS KOSTYA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I'd like to say hello to the Kiev residents from Donbas. See what you have done. How could you allow those authorities, the junta?"<br/> <br />Meanwhile, pro-Russian protesters remain camped out in the Donetsk administration building.<br/> <br />They've been occupying the building for a week now, demanding a referendum to bring them closer to Russia.<br/> <br />A similar scene in Luhansk, another eastern city with pro-Russian protesters occupying a government building.<br/> <br />While authorities in Kiev have pledged more autonomy for regional governments -- protesters have not budged.

Buy Now on CodeCanyon