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US closes Kyiv embassy due to threat of significant air attack

US closes Kyiv embassy due to threat of significant air attack

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The US Embassy in Kyiv issued a formal statement confirming the closure due to a potential significant air attack by Russian forces. This follows specific information received by the embassy indicating a potential attack. US Department of State Consular Affairs recommended US citizens to be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced. Russian media reports explosions in Kherson.

Keir Starmer
1. On day 1,000 of Russia's illegal war in Ukraine, I say again: 'End the war. Get out of Ukraine'.
Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin
1. We have a special secure line for communication between the two presidents, Russia and the United States. Moreover, even for video communication.
Sergei Lavrov
Russian Foreign Ministry
1. Without the Americans, it is impossible to use these hi-tech missiles, as Putin has repeatedly said.
2. We will be taking this as a qualitatively new phase of the Western war against Russia. And we will react accordingly.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Ukraine Government
1. We will fight. We have our production, but it's not enough to prevail. And I think it's not enough to survive.
2. We now have Atacms, Ukrainian long-range capabilities, and we will use them.
US Department of State Consular Affairs
1. The US embassy recommends US citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.
US Embassy
1. 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.
2. 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 an air alert is announced.