‘Leave Kyiv’: Why Russia’s latest Ukraine threat is a major escalation
Summary
Russia warned foreigners in Kyiv to leave the city soon, saying it plans to strike important military and drone sites there. This warning follows a deadly strike on a dormitory in a Russian-occupied part of Ukraine and recent attacks in Kyiv that killed and injured civilians.Key Facts
- Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced it will target command centers and drone factories in Kyiv.
- The Russian government told foreign diplomats and international workers to leave Kyiv quickly.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov advised the US to evacuate its embassy staff in Kyiv.
- The threats came after a deadly drone strike on a student dormitory in the Luhansk region controlled by Russia, killing at least 18.
- Kyiv recently suffered drone and rocket strikes that killed at least four people and injured about 100.
- Ukraine said it targeted a drone command center, not the dormitory.
- Ukraine has improved its drone capabilities, launching large attacks inside Russia, causing deaths and damage.
- Ukraine’s foreign minister asked allies not to give in to Russian pressure, while daily life continued in Kyiv despite the threats.
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