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U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Closes Amid Warning of Potential Air Attacks

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closes due to warnings of a potential significant air attack, escalating tensions in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Updated: Nov 20th, 2024, 2:39 PM ET

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The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closed on November 20 due to specific warnings of a potential air attack. Though not naming Russia, the embassy's closure reflects escalating tensions as President Putin lowers the threshold for nuclear weapon use. Ukrainian officials dismissed attack warnings as psychological operations aimed at inciting panic, while both sides continue missile and drone strikes. The embassy urged staff to shelter in place amid the ongoing conflict, with the U.S. recently allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russian targets.

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