US embassy in Kyiv closes due to specific threat of air attack

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv will close on November 20 due to a specific threat of a significant air attack. Embassy staff have been instructed to shelter in place, and U.S. citizens are advised to be ready for air alerts. This warning follows Ukraine's use of U.S. ATACMS missiles against Russian targets, marking a new phase in the conflict. The U.S. has also approved the provision of anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine to help slow Russian advances. The U.S. mines are designed to be non-persistent and will not detonate after a set period. Tensions remain high, with Russia warning that Western involvement could escalate the conflict further.