<span class="oyrPY qlwaB AGxeB">LONDON -- </span>The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed its doors on Wednesday out of "an abundance of caution," as it warned that a potentially "significant" air strike may be coming.

"The U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced," the embassy said in <a class="zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE " data-testid="prism-linkbase" href="https://ua.usembassy.gov/mascot-update-u-s-embassy-kyiv-ukraine/" target="_blank">an update</a>.

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The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv temporarily closed its doors on Wednesday out of "an abundance of caution."{ai:summary}<p>The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has temporarily closed due to concerns over a potential "significant" air strike. U.S. citizens are advised to be ready to shelter immediately if an air alert is issued.</p><p>This situation is ongoing, and further updates are expected. #foreignaffairs</p>

US Embassy in Kyiv warns of 'potential significant' air attack

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