Significant Air Attack Prompts US Embassy Kyiv to Implement Emergency Protocols
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed on November 20, 2024, due to intelligence suggesting a potential large-scale air attack by Russia.
This action follows heightened tensions after Ukraine, with U.S. assistance, launched ATACMS missiles into Russian territory.
The U.S. has been providing significant military aid to Ukraine, and this missile strike marked an escalation, triggering warnings from Russia of retaliatory actions.
The U.S. State Department urged both embassy staff and U.S. citizens in Ukraine to shelter and be prepared for air raid alerts.
This warning follows President Biden’s recent authorization of more advanced weaponry, which Russia has opposed, particularly when it comes to missiles capable of hitting deep into Russian territory.