US State Department Maintains 'Do Not Travel' Warning for Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks
The US State Department renewed its highest risk travel advisory for Ukraine, Level 4: 'Do Not Travel,' citing ongoing war and Russian missile and drone attacks. The advisory remains unchanged, but specific risk details were updated. The US Embassy in Kyiv remains open.
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The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for Ukraine, maintaining the highest risk designation, Level 4: “Do Not Travel.” In the Aug. 28 update, the agency reiterated its guidance that US citizens should not travel to Ukraine for any reason due to the ongoing war and the persistent threat of indiscriminate Russian missile and drone attacks. The State Department clarified that while the advisory level remains unchanged, the specific risk information was updated. The US Embassy in Kyiv remains open.
The US agency warned that Russian rockets and drones may attack even regions far from the front lines.