Drones attacked the JSC Monocrystal plant in Stavropol, Russia, overnight on Aug. 12, 2025, causing a fire at the synthetic sapphire manufacturing facility.
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A plant producing synthetic sapphires in the Russian city of Stavropol was hit by drones overnight on Aug. 12
Footage taken by locals shows smoke rising from the same street where the factory is located
Photos from the scene show a fire at the attack site
Drones attacked Stavropol on the night of 12 August, targeting the Monocrystal plant which produces sapphire for optoelectronic industry including military devices
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