Serhii FLASH Beskrestnov

Russia hits Rozetka marketplace warehouse twice in 24 hours

Russian forces struck Rozetka's largest warehouse with two Shahed drones overnight into Aug. 2, the Ukrainian e-commerce company reported. No casualties were reported from this attack.

2 August, 03:23 PM

Military expert warns jet-powered Shahed drones pose severe threat to gas stations and warehouses

Russian online-controlled, jet-powered Shahed drones pose a serious threat to parts of Ukraine's northern, eastern, and southern regions, as well as northern Kyiv, meaning warehouse, gas station, and business owners must prepare for potential strikes, presidential defense technology advisor Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov reported on July 23.

24 July, 08:24 AM

Russia is increasing use of jet-powered Shahed drones – Flash

Russia is increasingly using jet-powered Shahed drones to attack Ukrainian rear cities, reflecting a tactical shift predicted a year ago, Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov (Flash) said on July 6.

6 July, 06:07 PM

Flash warns of new Russian Gerbera drone tactic over Ukraine

Russian Gerbera drones fitted with additional fuel tanks have recently been observed flying over Ukraine, potentially extending their operational range, Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine's defense minister, said on July 1.

1 July, 05:40 PM

Flash explains features of Russian Shahed variant that can hit targets without operator

Russian forces have recently been publicizing a modified Geran Seeker drone, described as a Shahed-type variant designed to search for and destroy targets, Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister, reported on Telegram on June 30.

1 July, 12:08 PM

Flash names Ukraine's biggest technological challenges on the battlefield

Ukraine's main technological challenge on the battlefield remains the lack of a mass-produced system to counter Russian guided aerial bombs, Defense Ministry adviser Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov said, citing ongoing technological shortcomings on June 29.

29 June, 01:48 PM

Defense adviser warns central Russia could face blackouts if war drags on

If the war launched by the Kremlin is not ended, not only Ukrainians but also much of central Russia could eventually be left without electricity and heating, Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister, said on June 27.

27 June, 07:51 PM

Belarus relay shutdown lowers Russian drone threat to Kyiv

After drone control relay stations in Belarus were shut down, Russia can longer threat Kyiv with precise, controlled in real-time UAV strikes, Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said on June 25

26 June, 12:25 AM

New Russian tactical drones harder to detect, ministry warns

Recent models of Russian Molniya drones use radio frequencies most electronic detection systems cannot spot reliably, Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said on June 9.

10 June, 02:18 AM

Defense Ministry expert on Ukraine’s defense innovations, polar radio, and the war’s fifth year

Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, a drone expert and advisor to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, shared his priorities, passions, and perspective with NV on its 12th anniversary, answering five questions about his personal mission, Ukraine’s wartime ingenuity, and his unique hobbies.

9 June, 12:31 PM

Russian UAVs attacking Ukraine made days ago, Kyiv official says

A Shahed drone that struck Kharkiv on June 4 was manufactured only a few days earlier, according to Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov.

5 June, 12:26 AM

Ukraine warns Russia of painful retaliation if Moscow escalates strikes

Further Russian attacks are likely, but Ukraine will respond symmetrically to Moscow’s strikes, Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister and a radio technology expert, said on the United News telethon on May 25, commenting on new threats from Russia’s Foreign Ministry.

26 May, 11:27 AM

Russia using remotely controlled Shaheds to hunt Ukrainian air defense systems

Russia once again struck a Ukrainian air defense asset using a Shahed drone operated via real-time online control, Defense Ministry adviser Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov reported on May 19.

19 May, 03:20 PM

Ukrainian air defenses held against 1,500-strong saturation drone attack

Ukraine successfully managed a Russian attempt to overload its air defenses using over 1,500 kamikaze drones launched over 24 hours, with most damage being caused by missiles, Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said on May 14.

14 May, 09:26 PM

Russian air strike may extend into another day, official warns

The large-scale Russian attack that began in the early hours of May 13 could continue until about midday May 14, Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov told Ukrainian TV broadcasters.

13 May, 07:58 PM

Russia launched drones along Belarus border to reach western Ukraine — Flash

Russian drones during attack were flying along the Belarus border at distances of 5 to 10 kilometers “one after another” in an attempt to penetrate deeper into western Ukraine, Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said on May 13.

13 May, 02:23 PM

Ukraine treats UFO reports as military intelligence amid Russia’s war

Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov, known as Flash, said Ukraine’s Defense Forces detected an unidentified flying object, or UFO, over Ukraine in 2023. He wrote about it on Telegram on May 11.

11 May, 03:06 PM

Moscow upgrades its attack drones with evasive maneuver capabilities

Russian Shahed-type drones have begun executing evasive maneuvers when approached by Ukrainian interceptor drones, Ukrainian Defense Ministry advisor Serhii (Flash) Beskrestnov reported on April 30.

30 April, 02:00 PM

Russia upgrades Shahed strikes with live guidance from inside its own territory

Russia is improving its ability to control Shahed drones in real time from inside Russia using mesh networks, mobile networks and new targeting methods, Yurii Ihnat, head of communications for Ukraine’s Air Force Command, said on April 21.

21 April, 01:03 PM

Flash survives Shahed strike and says Russia tried to assassinate him

Russian forces launched Shahed drones at Kyiv Oblast overnight on April 20, and four of them targeted the home of Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, a military radio technology expert.

20 April, 02:32 PM

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