Video of the protests and violence in Ukraine only tells half the story. This striking before-and-after composite photo of Independence Square in Kiev shows the scope of the damage caused by months of conflict.
Thousands of anti-government demonstrators have been clashing with police and government forces since November when Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych reversed a decision on a trade deal with the European Union and instead turned toward Russia. Violent attacks on student protesters by police, a crack down on opposition leaders and the passage of draconian anti-protest laws have caused the demonstrations to intensify and become more violent.
Read the latest updates on the protests from The Guardian