The U.S. embassy in Ukraine abruptly closed Wednesday amid concerns there had been a “significant” airstrike.
Embassy staff were told to evacuate to a designated location for the time being, and U.S. citizens in the area were also warned to take precautions in the event of an air raid siren, according to the report. statement From the embassy. The blockade came a day after Ukraine fired a long-range missile provided by the United States toward Russia. This is the first time this has happened in a civil war, and there are growing concerns that the conflict will seriously escalate.
“The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv received specific information regarding the possibility of a significant air attack on November 20th,” the embassy said in a statement, adding that it also urged civilians in the region to “keep up-to-date information.” Please monitor local media to obtain…Identification of evacuation sites prior to air raids.'' Warning: Please evacuate immediately when an air warning is announced. [and] In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions of Ukrainian authorities and first responders. ”
A panoramic view of the U.S. Embassy in Kiev on November 20, 2024, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On November 20, 2024, the U.S. Embassy in Kiev warned of the “possibility of a significant air attack” after Ukraine fired the first U.S. long-range missile into its territory and Russia promised to respond. He gave a warning and closed the door. (Photo by: Tanya DZAFAROWA/AFP) (Photo by: TANYA DZAFAROWA/AFP, Getty Images)
The Biden administration's decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles provided by the United States against Russia is unprecedented. Until now, the administration has been reluctant to force Kiev to do so, as it would offer Kiev no tangible strategic advantage and could prompt an erratic Russian response. Ukraine on Tuesday fired its first volley of long-range missiles into Russia's Bryansk region, striking an arsenal.
The Russian government warned on Monday that the Biden administration's decision to force Ukraine to take such action signals “new tensions” in the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin updated the country's nuclear doctrine on Tuesday, effectively lowering the standards under which nuclear weapons can be used. (Related article: 'Everything has changed now': Biden spent recent months in office risking nuclear war with Russia)
The White House ignored Russia's warnings, telling the Daily Caller News Foundation on Tuesday that this was “the same irresponsible Russian rhetoric we've seen over the past two years.”
Many national security experts this week expressed confusion and concern over Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S. weapons in a potentially escalating issue.
“There is no benefit from a U.S. national security perspective. An escalation of proxy attacks inside Russia will only increase the risks with Russia and will make it more difficult to de-escalate the war,” the writer wrote. says Max Abrahams, professor of international security at said on monday.
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