The Internal Troops of Ukraine, abbreviated VV (ВВ), were a uniformed gendarmerie and internal troops of Ukraine. They were subordinate to the Chief Directorate of Ministry of Internal Affairs, and cooperate with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. The VV were used to assist militsiya in policing, deal with riots and internal armed conflicts, and safeguard important facilities such as nuclear power plants. In wartime, the Internal Troops were under the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for local defense and rear area security.
Riot police (Bekrut), defending the Kiev city council building, and protesters, Violent outcome of the clash at Bankova str, Kiev, Ukraine. December 1, 2013-2
Riot police (Berkut) and protesters, clash at Bankova str, Kiev, Ukraine. December 1, 2013
Riot police (Bekrut), defending the Kiev city council building, and protesters clash at Bankova str, Kiev, Ukraine. December 1, 2013-2
Soldiers of Ukraine's Internal Troops in riot gear and protesters clash at Bankova str, Kiev, Ukraine. December 1, 2013.-2