US closes embassy in Kyiv over potential air attack warnings

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The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closed on November 20 due to warnings of a potential significant air attack. Embassy staff have been instructed to shelter in place as a precaution. The closure follows Ukraine's recent missile strikes on Russian territory, which occurred after receiving new permissions from the Biden administration. U.S. citizens in Ukraine are advised to be ready to shelter immediately if an air alert is issued.


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