U.S. embassy in Moscow urges American citizens to leave Ukraine after strikes on Kyiv

The United States Embassy has urged American citizens to leave the territory of Ukraine following the strikes on Kiev early on Monday. "Russia has launched attacks against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure as well as government facilities in Kyiv and elsewhere. Russia’s continued strikes in Ukraine pose a direct threat to civilians and civilian infrastructure. The U.S. Embassy urges US citizens to shelter in place and depart Ukraine now using privately available ground transportation options when it is safe to do so", the embassy's statement read.