The American embassy in Kyiv has taken the precautionary measure of temporarily closing its doors in response to information indicating a significant air attack on the Ukrainian capital was imminent. The US Department of State Consular Affairs issued a statement stating that the embassy had received specific information of a potential air attack on November 20, prompting the closure and instruction for embassy employees to shelter in place.
This decision comes in the wake of President Biden’s authorization for Ukraine to use US-provided long-range ATACMS against targets inside Russia. The first missiles were reported to have struck an ammunition depot in the Bryansk region earlier this week.
The closure of the US embassy and the heightened alert for US citizens in Kyiv underscores the escalating tensions in the region as the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to unfold. The decision to allow the use of ATACMS by Ukraine against Russian targets signifies a significant escalation in US involvement in the conflict.
The situation remains fluid and the risks are high as both sides continue to engage in hostilities. The closure of the US embassy serves as a stark reminder of the volatile and dangerous circumstances in which residents of Kyiv and the surrounding areas find themselves. As the world watches closely, the potential for further escalation and conflict remains a looming threat.
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