Pro-Unity March in Donetsk Turns Violent
- 10 years ago
A unity march in Donetsk took a violent turn on April 28, when clashes broke out between pro-Ukrainian protesters and pro-Russian separatists. Observers on the ground said that pro-Russian masked men wielding bats and guns broke up the rally. The men reportedly disarmed riot police and attacked demonstrators in the street. Several injuries were reported.This footage shows the moment that clashes erupted, riot police facing off against masked men, and a protester clinging to a Ukrainian flag being beaten in the street. Credit: Graham Phillips