At Least 35 Dead as New Violence Erupts in Kiev

KIEV, Ukraine - Deadly clashes erupted in the Ukrainian capital Kiev early Thursday morning, with at least 35 protesters confirmed dead by Mashable, many from gunshot wounds. The spasm of violence shattered a truce called late Wednesday night by opposition members and the president.

Bells from nearby St. Michael's Monastery rang out as a barrage of gunfire from police snipers perched atop central buildings rained down on protesters at central Independence Square, the epicenter of the anti-government protests that are now in their third month.

After dawn, protesters systematically pushed back police from their lines on Institutska Street and positions alongside October Palace. They hurled Molotov Cocktails and stones and fired air rifles at police. Several protesters were seen by Mashable using handguns. It is unclear what type of ammunition was being used by them. Read more...