The United States has temporarily closed its embassy in Ukraine. The United States has temporarily closed its embassy in Ukraine due to concerns about a possible Russian attack. The embassy was promptly closed today, Wednesday, after news of a potential airstrike reached them.
The United States has temporarily.. Washington’s action coincides with continuing concerns over Ukraine’s use of US-provided long-range missiles to hit targets in Russia.
Ukraine launched its first attack on Russian territory Wednesday using long-range missiles provided by the United States. On the 1,000th day of the conflict with Russia, the attack took place. Russia has repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons in retaliation if such attacks were carried out. As a result, there are worries that yesterday’s attack would intensify the situation in Ukraine.
Today, Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said it has specific intelligence regarding a potential airstrike. The embassy was quickly closed as a precaution.
The officials added that, as a precaution, the embassy will continue to be temporarily closed. Embassy employees have been told to remain in secure shelters.
Additionally, the embassy has instructed Americans to be ready to evacuate as soon as an air raid alert is issued.
