US closes embassy in Kyiv over potential air attack warnings

independent.co.uk

The US embassy in Kyiv closed on Wednesday due to warnings of a potential significant air attack. Embassy employees have been instructed to shelter in place as a precaution. The closure follows Ukraine's recent missile strikes on Russian territory, marking a notable escalation in the conflict. This development comes on the 1,000th day of the war. US citizens in Ukraine are advised to be ready to shelter immediately if an air alert is issued.


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