The US has temporarily closed its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, after receiving a warning about a possible major air attack. They’ve advised all American citizens in the country to be ready to take shelter if an air raid alarm goes off. This kind of warning is rare and is likely based on specific information. The embassy is asking people to stay updated through the news, and it’s set to reopen after the threat passes.
The closure of the embassy comes just days after reports that the US approved sending anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine. These mines are expected to help slow down Russian advances in eastern Ukraine. This decision follows the US giving Ukraine the green light to use long-range missiles inside Russia. The Pentagon says there’s no sign that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons, despite some alarming comments from Russian leaders.
Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise. After Ukraine used US-made Atacms missiles to hit a Russian ammunition depot, Russia warned that they would respond. President Putin also signed a new nuclear policy lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons. This has led to fears that the conflict could escalate further.
In Kyiv, air raid alerts have been going off intermittently, but so far, there haven’t been any major incidents. A fire that was initially thought to be caused by debris from a drone was later found to be caused by a household appliance.
As for the anti-personnel landmines, they differ from Russia’s because they only stay active for a limited time before becoming inert. The US mines require a battery to detonate, and once the battery runs out, they can’t explode. The US hopes these mines will help Ukraine defend its land without harming civilians.
On the battlefield, reports are also coming in about North Korean soldiers helping Russia in the war, with more weapons being sent from North Korea to support Russia’s military efforts.
As the conflict rages on, the US and its allies continue to monitor the situation, hoping to prevent further escalation while providing Ukraine with the support it needs to defend itself.
