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Drones attacked the Monocrystal plant in Stavropol: why this is important for the war

Атака безпілотників на завод Монокристал у Ставрополі: яке значення це має для конфлікту Photo: glavcom.ua
On the night of August 12, drones attacked the Russian city of Stavropol. Witnesses report that several explosions were recorded near the 'Monocrystal' plant, which is a manufacturer of sapphire for the optoelectronics industry.


Sapphire is used in military devices, optical systems, sensors, lasers, as well as in aerospace and other industries. It is a high-tech material that has a wide range of applications in various sectors of industry.



As a result of the drone attack on the 'Monocrystal' plant in Stavropol, damage was caused to production equipment and facilities. So far, there is no official information about casualties resulting from this incident.



This incident has raised concerns among the local population and authorities. It is still unclear who among the wealthy or political groups could be behind this attack. Investigators are conducting an investigation to establish the circumstances of the event.