The French Embassy advises its citizens to refrain from visiting the Armenian regions bordering with Azerbaijan because of a possible new military escalation. This is said in a statement issued by the diplomatic mission.

"Due to clashes between the Armenian and Azerbaijani Armed Forces, it is strongly advised not to travel to Armenian border regions (including the Azerbaijani exclave - Nakhchivan) and the areas of Vayots Dzor, Syunik and southern Gegharkunik," the statement reads.

Earlier the U.S. Embassy in Armenia called on its citizens to be more cautious in the country because of the armed conflict, pointing out that some areas are especially dangerous. In particular, the U.S. urged not to visit the following places:

- Tavush region along the M4 highway north of Ijevan and all areas to the east.

- Gegharkunik region east of Lake Sevan.

- Gegharkunik region south of Lake Sevan and east of the M10 highway.

- Yeraskh village in Ararat region.

- Vayots Dzor region, east of Yeghegnadzor.

- Syunik region.

- Travel to Nagorno-Karabakh is still forbidden.