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US embassy in Kyiv warns of possible large-scale attack

The US Embassy in Ukraine warns that Russia may launch a significant attack today. The message states that the embassy has received "specific information of a potential significant air attack on 20 November."

"Significant Attack." U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Warns/Illustrative Photo
"Significant Attack." U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Warns/Illustrative Photo
Images source: © general staff of the armed forces of ukraine | ANTON SHEVELOV
Sara Bounaoui

20 November 2024 08:46

On Wednesday morning, the American embassy in Kyiv issued a statement warning of a large-scale Russian attack. "The US Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20," the statement reads.

The American embassy in Kyiv will be closed on 20th November "out of an abundance of caution." "The US Embassy recommends US citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced," it stated.

Did Ukraine strike with US missiles? Initial reports

According to the Reuters agency, this warning came a day after there were reports of Kyiv using American ATACMS missiles to attack a Russian ammunition depot in the Bryansk region, about 130 kilometres from the border with Ukraine. US authorities have not officially confirmed these reports.

The Kremlin has long threatened that if the West allows Ukraine to use missiles provided by the USA, the UK, and France to strike deep into Russia, it will consider these NATO member states as direct participants in the war.

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