Location: Ukraine, all districts
Event: Due to increased threats from Russian missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s critical civilian infrastructure, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv urges U.S. citizens to exercise heightened caution. All U.S. citizens should follow Ukrainian government alerts regarding air attacks and monitor a reliable “air alert” app on your mobile phone. U.S. citizens should abide by all government curfews and quickly follow instructions and seek shelter during air alerts.
Actions to Take:
- Identify shelter locations in advance of any air alert.
- Download a reliable air alert app to your mobile phone, such as Air Alert or Alarm Map.
- Immediately take shelter if an air alert is announced.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Keep reserves of water, food, and medication.
- Follow the directions of Ukrainian officials and first responders in the event of an emergency.
- Review what the Department of State Can and Cannot Do in a Crisis.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Kyiv
+380 44 521 50 00
kyivacs@state.gov
https://ua.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
Ukraine Country Information
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