Local inhabitants of Stavropol complain about persistent noise pollution
In the heart of August 2025, Stavropol Krai, Russia, has been under a series of significant drone (UAV) attack threats and incidents. The local governor, Vladimir Vladimirov, has been actively managing the situation, declaring drone threat regimes and reporting on related incidents.
Key details and status:
- On the night of August 12, Stavropol Krai experienced a massive drone attack. Russian air defense intercepted numerous UAVs, resulting in explosions, fires, and smoke. Residents heard powerful explosions and witnessed damage from smoke and fires in locations where drones fell [1].
- Prior to that, on August 10, a prolonged drone threat regime was declared in Stavropol and Nevinnomyssk. Unknown drones attacked other regions nearby, such as Saratov, causing casualties and fires [1].
- On one of the nights, from 2:30 a.m. to 6 a.m., 37 drones were shot down over Nevinnomyssk in Stavropol Krai, marking the most massive drone attack on the region to date. No casualties or injuries were reported in this attack [2].
- Physical damage from drone attacks included broken windows in residential buildings and social facilities, damage to cars, and fires caused by falling drone debris. Inspections and repairs were ordered by local authorities, per the city mayor Ivan Ulyanchenko [3].
- On August 14, a drone alert regime (threat warning) was reinstated in Stavropol Krai along with four other North Caucasus regions due to ongoing drone threats, as notified by Vladimirov and other regional leaders [5].
- Vladimir Vladimirov confirmed drone strikes on industrial facilities within Stavropol Krai, such as the Signal radio plant, linked to the Russian military-industrial complex. These attacks caused small fires but no casualties [4].
- The authorities advise residents to follow official announcements and contact emergency services (phone 112) when drone threats are declared [1].
Recent reports suggest that on the night of August 12, 25 Ukrainian drones were neutralized over Russia [6]. Eyewitnesses in Stavropol Krai reported sounds of drones, and smoke was reported at the crash site of a drone [7].
The situation remains tense with active countermeasures and alerts in place. Residents are urged to stay informed and follow official announcements for their safety.
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