Security Alert: Ukraine, Increased Intensity of Russian Missile and Drone Attacks

Event:  Russia has increased the intensity of its missile and drone attacks against Ukraine in recent weeks, and there is currently a continued risk of significant air attacks. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv urges U.S. citizens to exercise appropriate caution.  As always, we recommend you be prepared to shelter immediately in the event an air alert is announced. 

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 Raid Siren or Alarm Map.
• Immediately take shelter away from windows in the most hardened location you can move to 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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