Kherson was one of many cities in recent days to face a blistering onslaught of Russian artillery fire and drone attacks, with the shelling especially intense there.

With raining continuing to fall, rescuers were working gingerly with small bulldozers to pick through some six to seven yards of mud and detritus in the search for possible victims.

Adidas, which made his Yeezy line, cut ties with the artist and businessman also known as Ye last month over his offensive and antisemitic remarks after facing pressure to follow other brands and companies.