US diplomatic mission in Pakistan on Wednesday issued a security alert advising American citizens to leave areas of active conflict, saying it is “closely monitoring developments” following Indian airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
The US mission under title of ‘Military Activity and Closed Airspace’, said “We are aware of reports of military strikes by India into Pakistan. This remains an evolving situation, and we are closely monitoring developments.”
U.S. citizens are reminded of the “Do Not Travel” advisory for areas in the vicinity of the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control (LOC) due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict, and the U.S. Department of State’s “Reconsider Travel” advisory for Pakistan generally.
We are also aware that airspace has been closed, and many flights have been cancelled.
We advise U.S. citizens to depart areas of active conflict if they can safely do so, or to shelter in place.