Azerbaijan issues travel warning on conflict zones, high-risk areas

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has again urged the country's citizens to refrain from traveling to armed conflict zones and other high-risk areas.

"Despite repeated warnings, it is with regret that cases continue to be recorded in which citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan travel to various armed conflict zones and high-risk areas, as well as cases in which they are killed or sustain bodily injuries of varying degrees," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The ministry specifically highlighted the deteriorating security situation in the Black Sea basin, citing ongoing military operations, threats to civilian shipping, and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles, and other weapons.

"Given the geographical scope and intensity of the military operations, the risks to civilian vessels and their crew members have increased significantly," it noted.

"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."

"At the same time, we recommend strict adherence to official travel advisories and, where necessary, contacting the diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Azerbaijan," added the ministry.

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