Russian embassy in Kiev attacked
by Reuters
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Russia's embassy in Kiev comes under a hail of missiles as protesters vent their anger against Moscow's backing of separatist rebels in east Ukraine.
They hurled bricks, stones and eggs at the building.
Some witnesses said the Russian flag was ripped up.
Several cars which appeared to belong to the embassy were overturned and a metal gate was damaged.
There was no attempt by Ukrainian police to intervene.
The assault came as Ukraine's president promised tough action against pro-Russian rebels who shot down an army transport plane on Saturday.
All 49 servicemen on board were killed.
The plane was hit by an anti-aircraft missile at it came in to land at Luhansk airport near the Russian border.
It's the biggest toll suffered by Ukraine's government in a single incident since the conflict began.
A day of mourning's been announced.
The violence comes as talks continue ahead of Monday's deadline for Russia to cut off Ukraine's gas s
They hurled bricks, stones and eggs at the building.
Some witnesses said the Russian flag was ripped up.
Several cars which appeared to belong to the embassy were overturned and a metal gate was damaged.
There was no attempt by Ukrainian police to intervene.
The assault came as Ukraine's president promised tough action against pro-Russian rebels who shot down an army transport plane on Saturday.
All 49 servicemen on board were killed.
The plane was hit by an anti-aircraft missile at it came in to land at Luhansk airport near the Russian border.
It's the biggest toll suffered by Ukraine's government in a single incident since the conflict began.
A day of mourning's been announced.
The violence comes as talks continue ahead of Monday's deadline for Russia to cut off Ukraine's gas s