U.S. Embassy Warns of Increased Russian Attacks in Ukraine Ahead of Independence Day

Aug 22, 2024, 06:53 AM

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has issued a warning about an increased risk of Russian drone and missile attacks throughout Ukraine in the days leading up to Ukraine's Independence Day on August 24. The embassy advises U.S. citizens to monitor local media for updates and identify shelter locations. The warning highlights the potential targeting of civilian infrastructure and government facilities by Russian forces. Ukrainian air defense has reportedly intercepted a significant number of Russian drones in the past 24 hours.