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The number of protesters in Kyiv's Independence Square is gradually increasing.

In the past few hours the number of people in Ukraine’s main square has increased but not very significantly so far. 

Several thousand people remain in the square. They are concentrated
mainly near the stage standing near the entrance of the central post
office and in traffic area of Khreschatyk Street.

Deputies, activists and coordinators speak from the stage from time
to time. Music and the latest news in Ukraine are broadcasted for the
people in the square. Several tents stand behind the stage.

The streets leading to the square are blocked with metal fences,
sheets of wood and other objects. Activists are on duty near the
barricades.

Columns are formed in the square from time to time that proceed to
the government house where they replace the activists standing there.

On the whole, the situation is calm. Occasionally people chant
slogans calling for the ousting of the incumbent Ukrainian leadership
and holding the leadership of the Interior Ministry and officers
responsible for the violence in Euromaidan on Nov. 30.