Message for U.S. Citizens in Ukraine
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (August 23, 2023)
Location: Ukraine, all districts
Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv anticipates there may be an increase in both nighttime and daytime drone and missile attacks throughout Ukraine during the next several days in connection with Ukraine’s Independence Day on August 24.
Actions to Take:
- Monitor local media for updates
- Identify shelter locations in advance of any air alert
- Immediately take shelter if an air alert is announced
- Follow the directions of Ukrainian officials and first responders in the event of an emergency
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
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