Western countries close embassies in Kyiv following the US

Spain, Greece, and Italy have decided to close their embassies in Kyiv for a day on November 20 due to the threat of a massive attack on Ukraine. Earlier, the United States did the same.

This was reported by Agencia EFE.

Closing of Western embassies in Kyiv

Following reports of a "massive air attack on Kyiv" and Ukraine as a whole, the Spanish Embassy in Kyiv decided to temporarily close on Wednesday, November 20. 

In addition, the embassy sent e-mails to Spanish citizens living in Ukraine, urging them to take extraordinary security measures, follow all recommendations of local authorities and take shelter.

Following Spain, Italy also announced the closure of its embassy. The reasons are the same: the threat of missile and drone strikes.

"The US Embassy has posted on its website information about a possible high-intensity air attack today, November 20. As a precautionary measure, the Embassy in Kyiv will be closed to visitors today," the website of the Italian Embassy in Ukraine states.

The Greek Embassy also suspends its work in Kyiv.

"For security reasons, the Greek Embassy will remain closed to the public today. Please avoid traveling and stay in safe places", the Greek Embassy in Kyiv posted on Facebook.

What preceded it

As a reminder, the US Embassy in Kyiv warned that a "serious" air attack on Ukraine is possible on November 20. In this regard, the institution will be closed.

At the same time, the National Security and Defense Council said that the stockpile of Russian missiles has been known for a long time and that it is necessary to be prepared for massive shelling at all times.