US Embassy in Kyiv closes due to warning of significant Russian air attack
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv will close after receiving a warning of a significant Russian air attack. Employees have been instructed to shelter in place, and U.S. citizens in the area are advised to be ready to do the same. This warning is notable for its specificity, as Russian air attacks have become frequent in Ukraine. The alert follows a Ukrainian strike on a Russian weapons warehouse, which involved U.S.-made missiles. Russia has intensified its air assaults recently, targeting energy infrastructure as winter approaches. This escalation comes amid rising tensions over Western military support for Ukraine.