US Embassy warns of possible Russian strike
The US Embassy in Kyiv has warned of a possible large-scale Russian airstrike on Ukraine within 24 hours. US citizens are advised to be prepared to shelter.
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The US Embassy in Kyiv has received information about a potentially significant air attack that may occur within the next 24 hours. The embassy recommends US citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.
Previous Security Alerts
A previous security alert from the US Embassy was released on 8 January this year. On the night of 8-9 January, Russia fired an Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile on Lviv Oblast.
Intelligence on Russian Plans
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier on 23 May, citing intelligence from Kyiv's US and European partners, that Russia is likely preparing a strike on Ukraine using the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, including on Kyiv.
Key points
- The US Embassy in Kyiv has warned of a possible large-scale Russian airstrike on Ukraine within 24 hours.
- US citizens are advised to be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.
- A previous security alert from the US Embassy was released on 8 January this year.
- Russia fired an Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile on Lviv Oblast on the night of 8-9 January.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
