From The Straits Times · · 1m 10s
Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv over strike threat
Russia demands diplomats and foreigners exit Kyiv amid threat of massive strikes.
In brief
Russia demands diplomats and foreigners exit Kyiv amid threat of massive strikes. Russia warns diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv due to imminent strikes on critical infrastructure. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv
Russia issued a new call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv due to threats of new massive strikes on the city.
“Russia has warned diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv due to threats of new "massive" strikes on the city.”
Russian Foreign Ministry statement
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that responsibility for harm to those ignoring the warning lies with the individuals.
“responsibility for any potential negative consequences rests entirely with those who ignore this warning”
Kyiv infrastructure under attack
Kyiv officials report intensified attacks on key infrastructure, including the Northern Bridge strike that wounded two people.
“The strike on the Northern Bridge on the morning of Oct 3 wounded two people and damaged road surface and trolleybus overhead wires.”
Kyiv mayor's warning
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the city as being in a "very dramatic situation" requiring war footing.
“the city was in a "very dramatic situation" and should now be on a war footing as the enemy was "tearing Kyiv apart"”
Zelensky accuses Russia of civilian attacks
President Zelensky accused Russia of violating international rules by sanctioning massive attacks on civilian areas.
“President Volodymyr Zelensky accused his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, of ripping up the rulebook of armed conflict by sanctioning massive attacks on civilian areas”
Ukraine braces for winter
Ukraine faces prolonged power outages and heating cuts as temperatures drop to minus 20 deg C in 2026.
“In 2026, heating and power were cut for days on end as temperatures plunged to minus 20 deg C.”
The short version
Russia warns diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv due to imminent strikes on critical infrastructure.
