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The U.S. Embassy in Russia has warned Americans to consider leaving the country promptly amid theUkraine invasion.
On Sunday, the embassyissued a security alerton its website to inform U.S. nationals of the limited number flights arriving to and departing from Russia.
“An increasing number of airlines are canceling flights into and out of Russia, and numerous countries have closed their airspace to Russian airlines,” the embassy said in the advisory. “U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available.”
“The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that the Department of State’s Travel Advisory level for Russia is at ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel,'” the statement added.
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Russiabegan its invasion of Ukraineearlier this week, according to the Ukraine government. The attack is still evolving, but explosions and airstrikes have been reported, with threats mounting against the capital, Kyiv, a city of 2.8 million people.
The invasion has resulted in the deaths of anumber of citizens, with at least 150,000 Ukrainians fleeing the country for safety, according to theAssociated Press.
On Sunday, theoutlet also reportedPresidentVladimir Putinput his nuclear forces on increased alert as tensions continued to escalate with the United States and Europe over the conflict.
Earlier this week, PresidentJoe Bidensaid he stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine during a speech condemning Putin’s actions.
source: people.com
