Air Strike Warning Announced In Kyiv Ukraine After US, Spanish And Greek Embassys Closed

Lviv, Ukraine/ILLUSTRATION OF UNSPLASH/Andriyko Podilnyk

JAKARTA - Airstrike warning was announced in the capital Ukraine and several other regions. The Kyiv air force called the potential threat of Russian missiles.

The warning, which was asked by the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration not to be ignored by residents, came just hours after the US State Department closed its embassy in Kyiv.

Reported by Reuters on Wednesday, November 20, the US Embassy asked its employees to take shelter on the spot while urging Americans to prepare for immediate shelter in the event of an air warning announced.

The sound of drones and air defense systems being activated was heard across the capital overnight, including the city center, according to CNN's Kyiv team.

In addition, the Greek and Spanish Embassys in Kyiv were closed to the public today, after airstrike sirens were activated in the Ukrainian capital several times overnight.

The Greek Embassy in Kyiv told CNN operations were closed on Wednesday, November 20 for security reasons.

The Spanish Embassy in Kyiv will also be closed today after receiving information about a possible massive airstrike in the city, Spanish media reported EFE.

The decision of Greece and Spain two NATO members to close their embassy following last night's US warning they had received information about a possible large Russian airstrike in Kyiv.