US embassy in Kyiv warns about likely large-scale strike on 20 November

The United States has decided to close its embassy in Kyiv on 20 November after receiving information about the threat of a major Russian strike on this day.

"The US Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on 20 November. Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed and Embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place," US Embassy in Ukraine stated.

US citizens are advised to "be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced".

On 19 November, unofficial information emerged regarding the first use of US-supplied ATACMS missiles on Russian territory after receiving authorisation from the US. 

Ukrainian sources claimed that the ATACMS strike targeted the arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defence in the town of Karachev, Bryansk Oblast.