The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has temporarily closed after issuing an alert regarding a “potential significant air attack on November 20.”
“The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20. Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed, and Embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place. The U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced,” the embassy stated.
“The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv received specific information of a potential significant air attack on Nov 20. The Embassy will be closed and recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced,” the U.S. Department of State wrote.
Ukraine: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv received specific information of a potential significant air attack on Nov 20. The Embassy will be closed and recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced. https://t.co/ah0bpDfULK pic.twitter.com/m8cWXCXT2V
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) November 20, 2024
The alert follows Ukraine reportedly launching U.S.-made long-range missiles into Russian territory.
DEVELOPING: Russia Claims Ukraine Fired U.S.-Made Long-Range Missiles Into Russian Territory
The embassy listed the following actions to take:
🚨#BREAKING: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine received specific information of a 'potential significant air attack' on November 20, 2024.
"Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed, and Embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place. The U.S.… pic.twitter.com/TbAzsbmsOc
— R A W S G L 🌎 B A L (@RawsGlobal) November 20, 2024
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BREAKING: The US is temporarily closing its embassy in Kyiv after receiving what it says is "specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20"
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Fox News reports:
This comes after Ukraine fired American-supplied long-range missiles into Russia on Tuesday, marking the first time for Kyiv to do so in the 1,000 days of war, which was authorized by President Biden on Sunday.
This was not the first time the embassy has issued a warning of potential danger and a significant attack.
A similar warning was issued around Ukraine's Independence Day on Aug. 24.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine on Tuesday, warning that any attack on Russia supported by a country with nuclear power could be grounds for a nuclear response.
This story is developing.
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