Ukraine Invasion: U.S Advised Citizens To Leave Russia Immediately

The citizens of the United States of America have been advised to consider leaving.

Russia will be allowed to fly commercially as soon as possible, according to the State Department.

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the US published a security alert on the website of the US Embassy in Moscow, claiming an increasing number of airlines canceling flights and countries closing their airspace to Russia.

“A growing number of airlines are canceling flights into and out of Russia, and a number of nations have shut down their airspace to Russian aircraft.”

“U.S. citizens should consider leaving Russia immediately via commercial methods currently accessible,” according to a security advisory posted on the US embassy in Moscow’s website on Feb. 27.

The US State Department also maintained its “Level 4: Do Not Travel” travel advise for Russia, asking citizens not to travel to Russia due to the tensions and warning that US nationals may be harassed at the border.

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“Do not travel to Russia due to ongoing tension along the border with Ukraine, the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens, the embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens in Russia, COVID-19 and related entry restrictions, terrorism, harassment by Russian government security officials, and the arbitrary enforcement of local law,” according to the level 4 travel advisory.

In the midst of the crisis, the US embassy in Moscow advised its citizens based in Russia to remain vigilant in tourist and Westerner-heavy areas, notify friends and family of their safety, and carry valid identification.

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia on Thursday, which has been internationally denounced, is the most serious attack on a European country since World War Two.

Many people have died as a result of the Ukraine invasion, with at least 1,500 people leaving the country for safety.

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Sanctions against Russian banks and financial entities have since been implemented by the US and European countries.