US embassy shuts down in Kyiv over likely 'significant air attack'
Published On : 2024-11-20T16:25:44+0530 [ IST ] |
Author : Mayur_Tembhare
Reading Time : 2 mins
Home
Import
None :
The US Embassy in Kyiv announced its closure on Wednesday issuing an alert of a "potential significant air attack" by Russian forces which has prompted employees to shelter in place.
The US Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20. Out of an abundance of caution the Embassy will be closed and Embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place. The US Embassy recommends US citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event
The US Department of State’s consular affairs confirmed the closure in a formal statement advising all US citizens in Ukraine to stay vigilant and follow specific protocols.
As a precautionary measure the Embassy premises shall remain closed and Embassy personnel have been directed to seek immediate shelter. The Embassy advises US citizens to be prepared for immediate sheltering should an aerial alert be issued.
To assist US citizens in the region the embassy recommended the following safety precautions:
Stay updated via local news sources.Familiarize yourself with nearby shelter facilities.Seek immediate shelter upon aerial alert notification.Adhere to any directives from Ukrainian authorities.An emergency contact number has also been provided: +380 44 521 50 00
Tensions increased after ATACMS strikes
The alert follows recent escalations with Ukraine launching US-suppliedATACMS missiles in Russian territory under newly granted authorisation from the outgoing Biden administration. This deployment marked the 1,000th day of the conflict
Russia warned that it would consider Nato members directly involved if Ukraine were allowed to deploy American, British or French missiles deep into Russian territory.
In response to Ukraine's long-range ATACMS strike on a Russian military installation Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a modification to Russia's nuclear doctrine lowering the nuclear deployment threshold in cases of perceived aggression backed by nuclear power.
According to the new policy Russia may now target a non-nuclear state if it is allied with a nuclear-armed country engaged in actions within Russian territory or that of its allies.
Meanwhile Kyiv's military administration reported early Wednesday that Ukraine's air defence systems responded to a Russian aerial assault on the capital. Eyewitnesses reported multiple detonations consistent with air defence activity as Kyiv prepared for potential further esc
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
Tags : citizensseek immediate shelter upon aerial alert notification , Ukraine , The Embassy , Eyewitnesses , Meanwhile , alertstay updated via local news sources , kyiveyewitnesses reported multiple detonations consistent , Embassy Kyiv , airwould consider nato members directly involved , Russian ,
Summary :
The US Embassy in Kyiv announced its closure on Wednesday issuing an alert of a "potential significant air attack" by Russian forces which has prompted employees to shelter in place.
The US E
