US Embassy in Kyiv closes due to warning of potential air attack

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has temporarily closed due to a warning of a potential significant air attack on November 20. Embassy staff are advised to shelter in place and monitor local media for updates. This alert follows Ukraine's recent use of American-supplied long-range missiles to strike inside Russia, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The U.S. government authorized this action just days prior. The embassy has previously issued similar warnings, including one around Ukraine's Independence Day in August. The situation remains tense as the war continues after nearly 1,000 days since Russia's invasion.