“Due to the increasing threats from Russian missiles and drones targeting critical civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, the US Embassy in Kyiv urges US citizens to exercise increased caution,” the press service emphasized.
At the same time, the embassy urged all US citizens to monitor the Ukrainian government’s air raid alerts and monitor the “air raid alert” app on their cellphones.
“American citizens must obey all government curfews and immediately follow instructions and seek shelter during an airstrike,” the embassy added.
Recommendations to citizens:
- determine the location of shelters before an air raid;
- download a reliable air warning program to your mobile phone;
- take cover immediately if an air raid warning is triggered;
- follow local media for updates;
- maintaining supplies of water, food and medicine;
- Follow the instructions of Ukrainian officials and first responders in case of an emergency.
