US closes embassy in Kyiv after warning of ‘significant air attack’

Warning comes as Biden agrees to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine, days after lifting restrictions on use of long-range missiles. Russia-Ukraine war live: latest news updates The US ...

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

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv sounded the alarm on a "potential significant air attack" Wednesday, announcing that it will close. The warning also recommended American citizens in the area to prepare to ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

U.S. Pauses Operations at Kyiv Embassy, Warning of ‘Significant Air Attack’

The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time. At least two other Western embassies closed for the day after the ...

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

U.S. closes embassy in Kyiv amid warnings of "significant" Russian air attack

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv shut its doors Wednesday as Ukraine braced amid warnings of retaliation from Moscow for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with American-made missiles. CBS News senior ...

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 to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance

The U.S. defense chief says the Biden administration will give Ukraine antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances

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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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Zelenskyy welcomes US decision to give landmines to Ukraine amid criticism from aid groups – Russia-Ukraine war live

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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 and European embassies in Kyiv shut over threat of ‘significant’ Russian attack

Rare move comes day after Ukraine first used US long-range missiles to strike arms depot in Russia

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Significance of Harris' closing argument at park where Trump spoke before Jan. 6 attack

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Ukraine and US warn Kyiv’s troops could face North Korean forces ‘in days’

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US, Israel warn of potential attacks on Sri Lankan tourist spots

United States and Israeli authorities warned their citizens on Wednesday against traveling to certain popular tourist spots in Sri Lanka, after receiving “credible” threats of an impending attack. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Advisory to pilots says Iran closes the country's airspace after Israeli attack

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US flights to Haiti halted for month after attacks

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Poland moves to reopen embassy in North Korea closed during COVID pandemic

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Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn

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What we know about possible "significant" Russian attack on Ukraine

Ukraine is gearing up for a possible major attack from Russia as Moscow looks to retaliate for Ukrainian strikes carried out deep in Russian territory with U.S.-made missiles. CBS News' Holly ...

Austin on U.S. landmines for Ukraine as fears of "significant" Russian attack grow

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is weighing in on anti-personnel mines that the U.S. will supply Ukraine for its war against Russia. This comes as warnings emerge of a Russian "significant air ...

North Korea orders mass production of attack drones after seeing Russia's tactics up close

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

US forces strike Iran-backed targets in Syria after attacks on Americans

U.S. forces on Monday conducted nine strikes on Iranian proxy targets in Syria, a response to recent attacks on American personnel in the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

US intelligence official charged after Israel’s plan to attack Iran leaked

CIA’s Asif W Rahman will appear in court over espionage offenses following a release of highly classified documents. A US intelligence official has been charged with espionage offenses following ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Russia strikes Kyiv with a combined drone and missile attack, the first in months

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is determined in its final months to help Ukraine keep fighting its war with Russia next year

World - ABC News - November 14

Russia attacks Kyiv as North Korean troops enter fight against Ukraine

The U.S. says there will be a "firm response" as Ukrainian forces holding ground in Russia's Kursk region now face North Korean troops "engaging in combat."

Iran Warns It Will Retaliate for Israel's Attack

A response would extend the cycle of violence between the two enemies and risk dragging the Middle East into a wider war.

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