Several Western embassies in Kyiv temporarily closed due to potential air attack threats.

Several Western embassies, including the U.S., Italy, Spain, and Greece, have temporarily closed in Kyiv, Ukraine, due to threats of a potential air attack. The closures follow the activation of air raid sirens overnight and come amid escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In contrast, the British and Israeli embassies remain open. The U.S. Embassy closed after receiving specific information about the threat, instructing employees to shelter in place.

November 20, 2024
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