Azerbaijan restores electricity, gas infrastructure in Aghdara's Childiran

Domestic policy
  • 14 January, 2026
  • 11:38
Azerbaijan restores electricity, gas infrastructure in Aghdara's Childiran

In the Childiran village of Azerbaijan's Aghdara district, two existing transformers, as well as electricity and gas lines, have been restored, Afat Telmangizi, Head of the Public Relations Department of the Reconstruction, Construction and Management Service in Khankandi city, Aghdara and Khojaly districts, stated during a media tour organized following the president's visit, Report informs.

She emphasized that Childiran village is rich in historically significant monuments:

"Childiran is located in the administrative-territorial district of the same name in the Aghdara district, in a foothill area. Before the occupation, the local population was mainly engaged in livestock breeding and crop farming. The village had a school, cultural center, library, and medical point. Its territory is rich in historical monuments, including the 12th-century Alban temple and the 13th-century Red temple. The occupation of the village ended as a result of the anti-terror operation carried out by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces in September 2023."

The official noted that of 177 private houses in the village, 69 are unusable and 108 are partially usable:

"So far, 28 houses have been made ready for use, and another 30 are planned to be restored this year. Currently, 13 families (48 people) have returned to the village. In Childiran, two existing transformers, electricity and gas lines have been restored, while new electricity, gas, and communication lines have been laid. In addition, a water pump has been put into operation, water reservoirs with a total capacity of 190 cubic meters have been cleaned, the artesian well has been repaired, 8.4 kilometers of internal village roads have been restored, and a park has been established."