U.S. closes embassy in Kyiv over potential 'significant' air attack as tensions with Russia soar

The U.S. has closed its embassy in Kyiv, warning that it has "received specific information of a potential significant air attack" on Wednesday.

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U.S. shuts Kyiv embassy over 'significant air attack' threat

The United States said Wednesday that its embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv closed after receiving "specific information of a potential significant air attack."

US Embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant' Russian air attack

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed its doors on Wednesday out of "an abundance of caution."

US Embassy in Kyiv warns of 'significant air attack,' closes

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