US Embassy Kyiv and Zelensky Warn of Potential Russian Combined Missile Strike Including Oreshnik on Ukraine
The embassy directed US citizens to keep reserves of water, food, and medication.
UKRAINE — The US Embassy in Kyiv released a security alert on May 23 saying that it had received information concerning a potentially significant air attack that may occur at any time within the next 24 hours. Video: Oreshnik strike on Dnipro Ukraine on November 21, 2024.
The embassy recommended that US citizens prepare to shelter immediately if an air, raid alert is announced. Citizens were advised to identify shelter locations in advance and to download reliable air, alert applications such as Air Raid Siren or Alarm Map for real, time notifications.
The embassy directed US citizens to keep reserves of water, food, and medication. It also instructed them to check local media for breaking news and to be prepared to adjust plans while following directions from Ukrainian officials and first responders in any emergency.
The alert recommended immediate sheltering upon announcement of an air alert and enrollment in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive alerts.
Contact information included the US Embassy Kyiv phone line at +380, 44, 521, 50, 00 and email kyivacs@state.gov.
The embassy provided links to Department of State guidance on crisis response capabilities and the Ukraine travel advisory.
The new alert followed a pattern of similar embassy notices issued during prior periods of elevated Russian aerial activity but specified the compressed 24, hour time-frame.
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