U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Warns of Air Attack Within 24 Hours
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Updated · Fox News · May 23
U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Warns of Air Attack Within 24 Hours
4 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 23
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv issued a security alert saying it had received information about a potentially significant air attack that could occur at any time over the next 24 hours.
The mission urged U.S. citizens to be ready to shelter immediately if an air-raid alert is announced, signaling concern that the threat could be imminent.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned that Russia was preparing to strike Ukraine with a hypersonic Oreshnik missile, a threat that appears to have prompted the embassy alert.
Marco Rubio also outlined the U.S. position on Ukraine peace negotiations as the warning underscored the continuing risk of major Russian attacks on Kyiv.
With U.S. Patriot missile stocks critically low, is Kyiv now more vulnerable than ever to a major Russian attack?
As Russia readies a hypersonic strike, is this a violent push to force Ukraine's hand in ongoing peace negotiations?
Ukraine has intercepted hypersonic missiles before. Can its defenses stop Russia's new multi-warhead Oreshnik missile?
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Overview
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