U.S. closes Kyiv embassy after receiving information on 'potential significant air attack'

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closed on Wednesday after receiving "specific information of a potential significant air attack," it said, as the Kremlin warned it would retaliate after the Biden administration reportedly permitted Ukraine to strike deeper within Russia.

"Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed, and Embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place," the security alert said. "The U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced."

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