The U.S. Embassy called on U.S. citizens to leave the territory of Ukraine after Russia's massive missile strikes on October 10, the press service of the agency reported.

The embassy noted that Russia struck civilian infrastructure, as well as government facilities in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities.

The U.S. Embassy says Russia's strikes in Ukraine pose a direct threat to civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Russia's ongoing strikes in Ukraine pose a direct threat to civilians and infrastructure. The embassy urges U.S. citizens to seek shelter locally and leave Ukraine now, using private ground transportation options when it is safe to do so, the statement reads.