The US warned of a powerful Russian missile attack on Ukraine today
20 November 09:01
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has issued an official warning to U.S. citizens in Ukraine about a possible major air attack by Russia. This is reported on the embassy’s website, Komersant ukrainskyi reports
According to the information received, the attack may take place on November 20. In this regard, the embassy will be temporarily closed, and all employees are ordered to stay in shelters until the threat is over.
“The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information about a possible major air attack on November 20. As a precautionary measure, the embassy will be closed and embassy staff are ordered to shelter in place,” the statement said.
The Embassy urges US citizens to be as cautious as possible and to be prepared to take immediate shelter in case of an air raid alert.
To reduce risks during an emergency, the embassy advises the following actions:
- Regularly follow updates in local media for information about threats and the course of events.
- Determine in advance the location of the nearest shelters that can be reached quickly in case of danger.
- Immediately take shelter if an air raid is announced.
- Strictly follow the instructions of Ukrainian officials and first responders during emergencies.
The U.S. Embassy emphasizes the need to be prepared for possible emergencies and to plan your actions in advance. U.S. citizens in Ukraine should stay in safe places, avoid crowds, and follow security measures.
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Andriy Kovalenko noted that the Russians had been stockpiling missiles for a series of attacks on Ukraine for several months.
“Regarding the warning of the US Embassy about possible shelling. I would like to remind you that the Russians have been stockpiling missiles for a series of attacks on Ukraine for months. This applies to the X-101 missiles that they continue to produce, as well as “calibers” and ballistics,” he said.
Kovalenko noted that Russia has aviation and missile stockpiles at strategic aviation airfields and warehouses ready for shelling. Also ships.
“This has been reported before. Accordingly, this should be understood and always kept in mind, structures should think over security measures, people should respond to alarms,” the head of the NSDC’s Center for Countering Disinformation emphasized.
