Ukraine Marks 40 Days Since Deadly Protests

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Memorial rallies held in Kiev honored those who were killed during mass protests in the city.

March 30, 2014, 11:49 AM EDT

Memorial rallies held in Kiev honored those who were killed during mass protests in the city in February. It is Orthodox church tradition to mark the 40th day after death.

Image: People attend a religious service in Independence Square in Kiev — People attend a religious service in Independence Square in Kiev on March 30, 2014.GLEB GARANICH / Reuters

Image: A gas mask and flowers are seen at the site of the recent clashes in Kiev — A gas mask and flowers are seen at the site of the recent clashes in Kiev on March 30, 2014.GLEB GARANICH / Reuters

Image: A woman lays flowers at the site of the recent clashes in Kiev — A woman lays flowers at the site of the recent clashes in Kiev on March 30, 2014.Konstantin Grishin / Reuters

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