The U.S. Embassy in Armenia urged its employees to be extra careful in the country because of the armed conflict, pointing out that some areas are especially dangerous, according to the website of the U.S. Embassy.
Exercise extra caution in Armenia because of the armed conflict.
Following the September 13-14 military actions on the Armenian side of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border U.S. Embassy employees and their families are prohibited from any non-essential travel to the following locations:
- Tavush region along the M4 highway north of Ijevan and all areas eastward
- 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 continues to be prohibited
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the area
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Monitor local media for updates
- Follow the Embassy on Facebook and Twitter
- Review the country security report for Armenia
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the traveler’s checklist
