The U.S. Embassy has warned of the threat of new attacks by the Russian Federation in Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has warned of an increase in threats from Russian missiles and drones targeting civilian infrastructure. U.S. citizens have been urged to monitor air raid alerts and seek shelter.
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine on Sunday, December 8, warned of growing threats from Russian missiles and drones and called on U.S. citizens to take shelter in the event of an air raid. This is reported by UNN with reference to the statement of the embassy.
Due to the growing threats from Russian missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's critical civilian infrastructure, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv urges U.S. citizens to exercise heightened caution. All U.S. citizens should monitor Ukrainian government air raid warnings and have a reliable mobile app like Air Alert or Alarm Map. U.S. citizens should comply with all government-imposed curfews, quickly follow instructions, and seek shelter during air raids.
The U.S. Embassy provided the following recommendations on what to do:
- Identify shelter locations in advance before an air raid is announced.
- Download a reliable air raid alert app on your mobile phone, such as Air Alert or Alarm Map.
- Immediately seek shelter if an air raid is announced.
- Monitor news from local media.
- Maintain supplies of water, food, and medicine.
- Follow the instructions of Ukrainian officials and emergency response services in the event of an emergency.
- Familiarize yourself with what the State Department can and cannot do in crisis situations.
Context
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has previously reported on the possibility of a powerful air attack, including on November 20. However, the Russian army did not deliver a massive strike on Ukraine that day.
