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US Embassy in Kuwait urges citizens not to travel to mission due to attack threat

The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait issued a warning for citizens after smoke columns were seen rising from its building. Diplomats urged people not to leave their shelters and to avoid the embassy due to the threat of missile and drone attacks.


US Embassy in Kuwait urges citizens not to travel to mission due to attack threat

The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait has urged citizens not to approach its building after smoke columns were seen rising from the mission. This warning was posted on the embassy's official website. «There is a continuing threat of missile and drone attacks over Kuwait. Do not go outside,» the statement said. The embassy also noted that its staff are required to shelter in place. «Shelter in your residences on lower floors, away from windows. Do not travel to the embassy,» diplomats added. Earlier, air raid sirens were heard in Kuwait City, with authorities stating they had intercepted an unknown number of drones.