Ukraine-Russia live news: Rebel official urges Kherson evacuation

A Ukrainian serviceman checks the trenches dug by Russian troopers in a retaken space in Kherson [Leo Correa/AP]

• The Moscow-installed governor of Kherson urges residents to evacuate as combating intensifies, calling for Russia’s assist.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin touts turning Turkey into a brand new gasoline provide “hub” at a summit in Kazakhstan.