Serhii FLASH Beskrestnov

Russia uses remote mining tactics in Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast

Russian invaders continue to use remote mining tactics in contested areas, including Sumy Oblast, according to Oleh Hryhorov, head of the Sumy regional military administration on Jan. 26.

26 January, 06:15 PM

Half of Shahed drones targeting Kovel-Kyiv railway drop magnetic mines in snow – expert

About half of the Shahed drones that have attacked the Kovel-Kyiv railway line in recent days are carrying magnetic mines, which they drop into the snow, military expert Serhii ‘Flash’ Beskrestnov reported on Telegram on Jan. 14.

14 January, 07:32 PM

Drones used in Russia’s attack on Vyshhorod were armed with cluster munitions

Russian invaders used strike drones armed with cluster munitions to attack the city of Vyshhorod in Kyiv Oblast on the evening of Nov. 29, electronic warfare and communications specialist and head of the Center for Radio Technologies Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov said on Nov. 30.

30 November 2025, 11:35 PM

Russia's upgraded Shahed drones now harder to suppress - expert warns

Russian Shahed strike drones have become less vulnerable to electronic-warfare measures after another modernization, EW and communications specialist, Center for Radiotechnologies Chief Serhii (“Flash”) Beskrestnov warned on Nov. 2.

3 November 2025, 11:32 AM

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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