KYIV – The US Embassy in Kyiv on Monday asked American nationals to leave Ukraine as Russia continued its military operation for the 19th day, the CNN reported.
The Embassy said on Twitter: “We urge US citizens to depart Ukraine now via ground transport if safe. Border crossings are open. Consider routes & risks; roads may be crowded, exposed to combat or have damaged infrastructure.
“Sheltering in place may be the best option for some,” it added.
In a similar notice issued on March 9, the Embassy had asked Americans to “depart Ukraine immediately” as the security situation throughout the country “continues to be violent and unpredictable due to ongoing military attacks by Russia, with active fighting in country and uncertain safety conditions.”
The Embassy’s announcement on Monday came shortly after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dymtro Kuleba.
