On the background of Azerbaijan's aggression against Artsakh, the U.S. Embassy in Armenia urges the diplomatic staff and their families to avoid "non-essential travel" to:

  • Tavush region along the M4 highway north of Ijevan and all districts 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
  • Syunik region

Travel to Nagorno-Karabakh is also prohibited.

"The Embassy recognizes that the situation is evolving rapidly and continues to monitor it closely. U.S. citizens should continue to exercise caution near all international borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan and avoid traveling near the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone and the line of contact. The U.S. government cannot provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in and around Nagorno-Karabakh because access is limited," says the Embassy’s website.

Azerbaijan՛s Armed Forces unleashed military aggression against Nagorno Karabakh, using artillery and other heavy weapons as of 1 p.m. on September 19. They attempted to penetrate into the depth of the defense line of the Defense Forces of Nagorno Karabakh.

Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno Karabakh, has come under heavy shelling now. The Human Rights Defender of Nagorno Karabakh, Gegham Stepanyan, reported that there are multiple casualties and injuries among civilians, including children.