Ukraine says Russian troops violently dispersed Kherson anti-occupation rally

CCTV footage appears to show Russian troops (top, near building) firing stun grenades into a crowd of protesters, some with Ukrainian flags, amid the Russian invasion, along Ushakova Avenue in Kherson, Ukraine March 21, 2022 in this still image from video obtained by REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's armed forces said Russian troops used stun grenades and gunfire to disperse a rally of pro-Ukrainian protesters in the occupied southern city of Kherson on Monday.

Russia did not immediately comment on the incident. Moscow denies targeting civilians.