Police launched a new attack on a protest camp in Kiev, Ukraine, early Wednesday morning, after clashes killed at least 18.

Local media reported the sound of explosions and gunshots as police entered the camp. In addition to fires in Independence Square, Kiev’s Trade Unions Building caught fire during the raid. Protesters reportedly were forced to jump from upper floors of the building to escape the flames.

The most recent wave of clashes comes after opposition leaders said talks with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych failed.

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Photo: Anti-government protesters throw missiles during clashes with riot police at Independence Square in Kiev on Feb. 18. (David Mdzinarishvili / Reuters)