US embassy shuts down in Kyiv over likely ‘significant air attack’ – Times of India
US embassy shuts down in Kyiv over likely Russia's 'significant air attack' (Picture credit: Reuters) The United States 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 Embassy on its website stated, “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.”The US department of state’s consular affairs confirmed the closure in a formal statement, advising all US citizens in ...