Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, Dec. 23 / Trend H.Valiyev /
The Azerbaijani Communications and IT Ministry is working to eliminate the consequences of the fire occurred in the cable and sewer system of the ATS 568/569, Ministry Spokesman Mushfig Amirov told Trend on Friday.
Amirov said the fire is extinguished and the ministry's specialists have launched working for the elimination of the accident's consequences.
"Due to the fact that the operator infrastructure suffered serious damage, the complete restoration of telephone service may last until Jan.5. Nevertheless, some restoration work to be completed by December. This is the restoration of alternative lines of communication. The fire caused damage worth about one million manat," Amirov said.
An investigation was launched into the fact and the relevant agencies will put forward a claim over this case, Amirov said.