Anti-aircraft guns were established on the island to defend Baku from German air raids, because the beacon building was a potential landmark for German aviators. The beacon was restored in 1958 and still functions. An 18m stone tower equipped with a complex optical-navigational system was built on the elevated middle part of the island.
Anti-aircraft guns were installed on the island to protect Baku from aerial threats, as the beacon building could be a recognizable target for German pilots. The beacon underwent repairs in 1958 and remains operational. A stone tower with an advanced navigation system was constructed on the middle part of the island.