Wow. We might be seeing the start of a civil war in Ukraine:

Via @_DuncanC - Several dozen police from Lviv in Independence Sq. They have defected. Over 100 activists also arrive. Some have rifles

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 21, 2014

Police from Lviv have arrived at maidan to declare themselves “on the side of the people.” Crowd shout “well done” and “where’ve you been.”

— Roland Oliphant (@RolandOliphant) February 21, 2014