Protests are erupting on the streets of Ukrainian cities with residents determined to fight for the future of their cities

In Kherson, Russian soldiers turned to gunfire in an attempt to move on a crowd of demonstrators as the region hangs on by a thread.

The city of Kherson fell to Russian forces weeks ago and is hanging on by a thread

Residents of Kherson are wrestling with shortages of vital medicine, all whilst holding daily protests against the Kremlin’s forces.

Footage has emerged of Russian forces using gunfire to disperse demonstrators in the southern city in Ukraine.

This verified vision shows explosions, which were reported to be from stun grenades.

The cry from protestors signals the worry from residents, as shelling increases on the outskirts of Ukraine

There are reports of injuries at the protest, a familiar scene for many as angry demonstrations Protests have taken place in the city of Kherson since the city fell to Russian forces on March 3rd.

There have been reports that Russia might stage a referendum in Kherson on independence from Ukraine – as they previously did with its neighbour, Crimea back in 2014.

On the streets in the city, there’s also queues for milk, and frustration in local pharmacies which have reportedly run out of most essential drugs.

People of concern are those with heart conditions, or asthma.

Despite the gun-fire end most daily protests have been peaceful for thousands of residents outside government offices in the city centre.

But an increase in the presence of Russian solider, resulting in gunfire there is grave concerns this could all turn ugly.

To the right of the port city lies Mariupol, where heavy fighting has now reached the city centre

A Russian victory in Mariupol would enable the Kremlin to show its population – through state-controlled media – that Russia was achieving its aims and making progress. But to Ukrainians, the loss of Mariupol would be a major blow, according to BBC.

Despite the intrusion of Russian forces, people in Kherson continue to stay fierce and Defiant, rallying against Russian control.