An Air Astana flight from Astana to Dubai was forced to return to its departure airport on the morning of July 12 due to the worsening security situation in the Middle East.

Flight KC205 took off from Astana at 7:10 a.m. (GMT+5) but turned back shortly after departure and landed safely at its origin airport, The Caspian Post reports via TASS.

The airline also canceled flight KC897 from Almaty to Dubai, which had been scheduled to depart at 8:50 a.m.

Air Astana said the disruptions were caused by the escalating situation in the Middle East. Passengers affected by the canceled Almaty-Dubai service will receive full refunds for their tickets.

The airline added that it is closely monitoring developments and working on arrangements for affected travelers. Air Astana also urged passengers to check their flight status before traveling, warning that additional changes to departure and arrival schedules remain possible as the situation evolves.