Possible shelling of Ukraine on November 20: four embassies closed in Kiev

The first such temporary measure was announced by the US Embassy. His website states that the representation received specific information about the "potential significant air attack" on November 20. "The US Embassy in Kiev has received specific information about a potential air attack on November 20. The Embassy will be closed as a preventive measure, and its employees are instructed to hide on the spot.

The US Embassy recommends that US citizens be ready to hide immediately in case of air alarm," message. They noted that it is worth monitoring the updates of local media and in advance it is necessary to learn about the shelter. In the case of air alarm, US citizens were advised to hide and follow the instructions of Ukrainian officials and rescuers in the event of an emergency.

The closure of the embassy is not associated with the intensification of the Kremlin nuclear rhetoric, but with the threat of combined attacks of drones and rockets. About it states "Public" with reference to sources in a diplomatic mission. "The closure of the embassy is associated with air anxiety, including the increase in the possible threat of combined attacks from drones and missiles, as it happened recently.

We continue to monitor the situation, cooperating with Ukrainian partners," the US Embassy said. Subsequently, the Spanish agency EFE reported that the Spanish Embassy would not provide services throughout the day because of the "increased risk of air attacks throughout Ukraine". The diplomatic message has sent emails to the citizens of Spain living in Ukraine.

In it, the diploma recommends "to take extraordinary safety measures, to give up all the recommendations of local authorities and to take care of shelters. " The Embassy of Italy also reported the suspension of work. "The American embassy has shared information on a possible high -intensity air attack today, November 20. As a preventive measure, the Embassy in Kiev will remain closed to the public today. However, the Embassy continues to work," the department said.

In the case of air anxiety, all citizens of Italy in Ukraine, diploma was recommended to take the most severe risk reduction measures and contact the nearest shelter immediately. The Embassy of Greece was also reported on November 20. "The Greek Embassy, ​​for security reasons, will remain closed today for the public. Please, because you are avoiding travel and staying in safe places," the diploma said.