US closes Kyiv embassy

The embassies of the United States and Spain in Kyiv have decided to temporarily close their headquarters.

The measure responds to specific information about a possible major airstrike on Wednesday.

Hours later, the Italian embassy joined the closure of offices as a precautionary measure.

The first to announce the suspension of activities was the US representation.

US closes embassy in Kyiv: Warn of risks and take extreme precautions

“The US Embassy has received information about a possible air attack on November 20,” it said in a statement.

The Spanish embassy also announced the cessation of in-person services due to the risk of attacks.

In an email, he recommended that Spaniards take extreme security measures and locate nearby shelters.

Spanish consular services will continue to be served via email.

The British Government is analyzing the security situation at its embassy in kyiv.

British Minister Peter Kyle assured that they work to protect British citizens.

The British embassy has maintained limited diplomatic operations in the city for months.

Ukraine confirmed that Russia is preparing a massive attack with ballistic and cruise missiles.

According to Andrí Kovalenko, Russia has been accumulating Kh-101, Kalibr and ballistic missiles for months.

On Tuesday, Ukraine used American ATACMS ballistic missiles against Russian targets.

The US embassy urged its citizens to be ready to take shelter immediately in the event of alerts.

They recommend identifying shelters in advance, following local media and obeying the Ukrainian authorities.