Azerbaijan again urges citizens to avoid travel to conflict zones

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has once again urged citizens to refrain from travelling to areas affected by armed conflicts and heightened security risks.

In a statement, the ministry said that despite repeated warnings, Azerbaijani citizens continue to be present in various conflict zones and high-risk areas, with some incidents resulting in deaths or injuries, Caliber.Az reports.

“In particular, due to the ongoing military operations in the Black Sea basin, the existing threats to civilian shipping, and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles, and other weapons, the security situation in the region remains extremely fragile,” it noted.

According to the statement, given the geography and intensity of the military operations, risks to civilian vessels and their crew members have increased significantly.

“In this regard, we once again urge citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan to refrain from travelling to areas where military operations are ongoing or where the security situation remains unstable, engaging in employment activities in such areas, or working on means of transport operating along these routes, including maritime vessels,” the ministry added.

The ministry also advised citizens to strictly follow official warnings and, if necessary, contact Azerbaijan's diplomatic missions and consulates for assistance.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov