In pictures: Violence in Ukraine continues as confrontations turn deadly
Clashes between police and demonstrators opposed to President Viktor Yanukovych stretched into a fourth day as opposition leaders called for supporters to mass in Kiev's Independence Square
A police officer aims his shotgun during clashes with protesters in central Kiev, Jan. 22, 2014.Efrem Lukatsky/The Associated Press
Police detain protesters during a clash in central Kiev, Jan. 22, 2014. City health officials and police said that two people died of gunshot wounds during the clashes Wednesday morning. But the opposition charges that as many as five people have died.Oleksandr Ratushniak/The Associated Press
Police detain a protester during confrontations in central Kiev, Jan. 22, 2014.Oleksandr Ratushniak/The Associated Press
Police detain a protester during clashes in central Kiev, Jan. 22, 2014.Oleksandr Ratushniak/The Associated Press
Protesters clash with police in central Kiev, Jan. 22, 2014.Sergei Chuzavkov/The Associated Press
Protesters throw tires into a fire as they clash with police in central Kiev, Jan. 22, 2014.Sergei Chuzavkov/The Associated Press
Protesters throw tires into a fire as they clash with police in central Kiev, Jan. 22, 2014.Sergei Chuzavkov/The Associated Press
Protesters throw tires into a fire as they clash with police in central Kiev, Jan. 22, 2014.Sergei Chuzavkov/The Associated Press
Protesters throw tires into a fire as they clash with police in central Kiev, Jan. 22, 2014.Sergei Chuzavkov/The Associated Press