What it looks like when Ukraine’s protesters fight with fire (video)

A tense calm descended Wednesday over Kiev, Ukraine, a day after deadly violence between riot police and protesters killed at least 25 people and injured another 24.

While protests have rocked the country for three months, Tuesday’s violence intensified when protesters set fire to city buildings. The wall of flames prevented police from advancing, ABC News reports.

By Wednesday morning, many of the flames had died out, but thousands of protesters still occupied the capital. Protesters want Ukraine to distance itself from Russia and pursue ties with the European Union instead.

Here’s what the fiery protest looked like Tuesday night:

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