The number of those injured during demonstrations near the building of the Supreme Council of Crimea in Simferopol, Ukraine, has grown to 35, six of whom have been hospitalized, and two have died, the Health Ministry of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in Ukraine has reported.

"Two people have died. The injuries include cranio-cerebral injuries, concomitant injuries, and blunt abdominal injuries," it said.

The injured are being provided with all necessary medical aid.

Earlier reports put the number of injured at 30.