MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". The Ministry for National Policy and Religious Affairs of the Republic of Dagestan has issued information regarding support measures for Russian citizens currently in the Middle East, amid developments in the regional military-political situation. In coordination with the Russian Hajj Mission, the Representative Office of the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry in Makhachkala and diplomatic missions in Iran and Azerbaijan, the ministry implements measures aimed at ensuring safety of Dagestani residents and facilitating their return.
Specific attention is directed toward drivers of heavy vehicles from Dagestan currently located in Iran. Enhanced monitoring has also been introduced to mitigate actions that could affect interfaith relations within the region.
Citizens in affected areas are advised to follow guidance from local authorities and official communications from Russian diplomatic missions. Relatives are encouraged to maintain regular contact. Relevant authorities continue to monitor the situation. Additional recommendations include avoiding mass gatherings, carrying identification documents and a charged mobile device, and installing the "Assistant Abroad" mobile application.
Please note that airspace restrictions or temporary closures have been implemented in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Israel and Iran, which may result in flight cancellations or delays. For emergency communication, 24-hour phones are available:
– Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Dagestan: 7 (8722) 52-24-17,
– Duty and Consultative Center of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 7-495-695-4545.
Emergency contacts of Russian diplomatic missions:
Iran – phone: +98-21-6670-1161/63, email: rusembiran@mid.ru. Recommendations: if possible, refrain from traveling and leave the country via Astara (Azerbaijan) or the "Nurduz/Agarak" border checkpoint (Armenia);
Qatar – phone: +974-55-88-76-59;
Bahrain – phones: +973-1772-5222/ +973-3940-3237, email: consbahrain@mid.ru. Recommendations: avoid crowded places. Check flight status via Gulf Air airline and Bahrain Airport.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) – phones: +971-2672-1797, +971-5086-52701 (emergency), email: consrusuae@gmail.com. Recommendations: follow official announcements from the WAM news agency. Avoid crowded places and monitor flight schedules.
Kuwait – phones: +965 22560427/ +96599601969;
Palestine – phone: +972-599-418922. Recommendations: be attentive to the situation at border crossings on the West Bank. Avoid crowded places;
Jordan – phone: +962-77-552-81-25, email: rusconsjo@mid.ru. Recommendations: register for consular notification.
Lebanon – phones: +961-1-300-041, +961-1-300-042, +961-70-008-218 (emergency), email: rusemblivan@mid.ru. Recommendations: remain calm, follow instructions from local authorities. It is recommended to refrain from traveling.
Iraq – recommendations: monitor official announcements and avoid crowded places.
Israel – phone: +972-54-962-2341, email: cons.israel@mid.ru. Recommendations: follow instructions from local authorities. Stay in safe shelters. The "Begin"/"Taba" border crossing operates 24/7.