ArmInfo. The U.S. Embassy in Armenia in its Travel Advisory urged its citizens to avoid from traveling to the Gegharkunik, Syunik, Tavush, Ararat and Vayots Dzor regions of Armenia. Thus, in an updated message on the website of the American Embassy, US citizens are urged to exercise increased caution in Armenia due to the armed conflict, noting that some areas have increased risk.
"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.|
The diplomatic mission aslo urged its citizens: "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."
It is noteworthy that the security alerts of the US Embassy in Armenia seem to be a warning of trouble, because they are always published shortly before the Azerbaijani aggression.