The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has temporarily closed after issuing an alert regarding a “potential significant air attack on November 20.”

“The U.S. 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 U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced,” the embassy stated.

“The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv received specific information of a potential significant air attack on Nov 20. The Embassy will be closed and recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced,” the U.S. Department of State wrote.

The alert follows Ukraine reportedly launching U.S.-made long-range missiles into Russian territory.

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The embassy listed the following actions to take:

  • Monitor local media for updates
  • Identify shelter locations in advance of any air alert
  • Immediately take shelter if an air alert is announced
  • Follow the directions of Ukrainian officials and first responders in the event of an emergency

WATCH:

Fox News reports:

This comes after Ukraine fired American-supplied long-range missiles into Russia on Tuesday, marking the first time for Kyiv to do so in the 1,000 days of war, which was authorized by President Biden on Sunday.

This was not the first time the embassy has issued a warning of potential danger and a significant attack.

A similar warning was issued around Ukraine's Independence Day on Aug. 24.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine on Tuesday, warning that any attack on Russia supported by a country with nuclear power could be grounds for a nuclear response.

This story is developing. 

 

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