Russia urges foreigners to leave Kyiv ahead of planned strikes on military-industrial complex

Russia has issued a stark warning to foreigners, including diplomats, urging them to evacuate Kyiv. The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that it is preparing to launch strikes against enterprises within Ukraine's military-industrial complex located in the capital.

The ministry specified that the targets would include facilities involved in the design and production of drones, as well as decision-making centers. This announcement signals a potential escalation of hostilities and a deliberate targeting of Ukraine's defense capabilities.

The advisory implies that foreign nationals remaining in Kyiv could be at significant risk. The Russian government has previously warned of retaliatory strikes in response to perceived Ukrainian aggression, and this latest statement appears to be a direct implementation of those threats.

Details regarding the timing or specific nature of the planned strikes were not provided, but the warning itself is intended to compel foreigners to depart the city for their own safety. The situation in Kyiv remains tense as the conflict continues.