Serhii FLASH Beskrestnov

Expert: Some Russian attack drones in Ukraine found with warheads disabled

Among the attack drones Russia uses to strike Ukrainian homes, civilian facilities, and farms, some have been found with their warheads deliberately deactivated, Ukrainian electronic warfare and communications expert Serhiy “Flash” Beskrestnov said on Oct. 24.

24 October 2025, 03:32 PM

Do Russian drones film Kyiv from above? Do they guide missiles and check strike results? Myths and facts about enemy reconnaissance UAVs

In 2025, Russian drones have been spotted over Ukraine’s capital with growing frequency. Many are described as reconnaissance drones, at least some of them carrying built-in cameras and other intelligence equipment. This has fueled a persistent myth — that Russian drones are able to fly freely over Kyiv nearly every week, filming clear and detailed footage either before or after large-scale strikes.

3 October 2025, 12:40 PM

Russia deploys upgraded Shahed drones with live targeting - military analyst

Russian forces have begun deploying Shahed drones equipped with cameras and remote-control systems, Ukrainian expert in radio-electronics and communications Serhii Beskrestnov, known as Flash, wrote on Sept. 3.

8 September 2025, 10:18 AM

Ukraine detects first Russian AI-controlled Shahed drone

Ukraine recorded the first use of a Russian Shahed drone equipped with a built-in camera, an artificial intelligence module with machine vision, and a direct radio control system on June 18, according to Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, a specialist in radio-electronic warfare and intelligence.

19 June 2025, 11:55 AM

Ukraine counters Russia’s drone strategy with technology

Russia’s growing use of Shahed drones will be met with quality countermeasures, Ukraine's disinformation chief Andriy Kovalenko said on Telegram on June 18, disputing claims the drones could level Ukraine.

18 June 2025, 08:05 PM

Russia launches new Dan-M drone capable of flying at 9 kilometers

Russian forces used a new type of jet-powered combat drone, the Dan-M, in a morning attack on Ukraine on May 29, according to military communications and electronic warfare expert Serhiy Beskrestnov (also known as “Flash”), writing on Telegram.

29 May 2025, 02:15 PM

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