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The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has urged protestors to immediately vacate the Central House of Officers on Hrushevskoho Street in Kyiv

“The Central House of Officers in Kyiv was seized illegally by protestors on  Feb.18, and the building must be immediately
vacated,” – said the Defense Ministry press service.

“This building has the status of a military unit subordinated to the
Defense Ministry, which works in the interests of servicemen, military
veterans and their families. Protestors actions and seizure of a military unit is provoking a reaction from the Defense Ministry,” – the statement says.