American and Spanish embassies closed in Kyiv

Kiev (EFE).- The embassies of the United States and Spain in Kiev decided to temporarily close their headquarters, after receiving “specific” information about a possible “major” air attack on the city this Wednesday Is.

The US military was the first to inform about the suspension of its activities.

“The US Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information regarding a possible major airstrike on November 20. As a precaution, the embassy will be closed,” he warned in a statement addressed to his citizens.

Additionally, the note said that “Embassy staff have been instructed to shelter in place. “The US Embassy recommends that US citizens be prepared to seek immediate shelter if an aerial alert is declared.”

It is also advised to take certain measures in the event of an attack, such as monitoring local media for updates, identifying shelter locations in advance of any air alerts, taking shelter immediately when an air alert is announced, or contacting Ukrainian authorities and To follow emergency instructions. Services.

The Spanish Embassy advises extreme security

Shortly after this statement became public, it was the Spanish Embassy in Kyiv which announced that it would not provide services during the day due to “the increased threat of airstrikes occurring throughout Ukraine”.

In an email sent to Spaniards living in the country, the embassy recommended that they “take extreme safety measures, follow all recommendations of local authorities, and always have a shelter in place.”

The United Kingdom is examining the situation “carefully”

The British government is “out of caution” examining the security situation for United Kingdom diplomats at its embassy in Kiev, following the closure of the North American legation due to a possible Russian airstrike.

In statements to local media, the British Science and Technology Minister, Peter Kyle, has assured that the executive will “make every effort to keep British citizens safe.”

In recent months, the British Embassy in Kyiv has conducted a “limited diplomatic function”.

“I am not going to share details at this time about operational matters that are related to the situation in Kiev,” the politician told Times Radio. He assured that everything related to security is being analyzed “incredibly carefully” by London.

“We have very good relations with the Kyiv government and the United States. “We will do everything possible to keep British citizens safe,” he said.

Kiev confirms Russia is preparing a “large-scale attack”

Ukrainian officials confirmed this Wednesday that Russia has ballistic and cruise missiles ready to launch a major attack against Ukraine.

“Let me remind you that the Russians have been stockpiling missiles for a series of attacks against Ukraine for months,” said Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center against Disinformation of the National Defense and Security Council of Ukraine. Especially Kh-101, Kalibr and ballistic missiles are being prepared.

Ukraine on Tuesday used American ATACMS ballistic missiles to attack military targets located on Russian territory, after Washington gave Kiev the green light to bombard enemy territory with this type of weapons.

American media also claim that even now US President Joe Biden has approved the supply of anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine.

In this context, Russian President Vladimir Putin also approved yesterday a new nuclear doctrine that allows responding with this type of weapons to conventional attacks that threaten the sovereignty of Russia and Belarus.

The West has interpreted Putin’s announcement as an escalation of the conflict.

Thus, French President Emmanuel Macron this Tuesday asked his Russian counterpart to “compromise” with the Kremlin’s new doctrine, because it is a very aggressive attitude towards the entire international community (…).