Russians attempted to kill Sergei “Flash” Beskrestnov, an advisor to the defense minister: what is his condition?
20 April 13:11
Russian forces attempted to assassinate Serhiy “Flash” Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister, overnight using a Shahed-type attack drone.
This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing Sergei Beskrestnov’s Facebook post.
“Last night, the Russians tried to kill me. A guided ‘Shahed’ drone crashed into the wall of my house. My house is gone. I was grazed, but the main thing is that I’m miraculously alive,” Beskrestnov said.
According to the advisor to the Minister of Defense, he was mentally prepared for the possibility that the Russians might try to kill him.
Later, Beskrestnov reported that the enemy had fired a total of four “Shahed” rockets.
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“Flash” Appointed to the Ministry of Defense
As a reminder, in late January, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the strengthening of the defense technology sector and the appointment of Serhiy Beskrestnov (call sign “Flash”) as an advisor on technology.
“We are strengthening this area with people who have already proven their effectiveness. Flash is one of the strongest practical experts in the field of drones, electronic warfare, and enemy decision analysis,” the minister noted.
Fedorov emphasized that Beskrestnov’s expertise covers radio communications, electronic warfare systems, and intelligence. He was one of the first to publicly report on Russia’s use of FPV drones with machine vision and jet-powered “Shaheds.”
The advisor’s main focus is on developing systemic solutions to counter Russian strike and reconnaissance drones, reduce the effectiveness of enemy attacks, and protect Ukrainian troops.
Who is Serhiy “Flash”?
Serhiy Beskrestnov is a military expert in electronic warfare (EW) and electronic intelligence (EI). This year, he joined the Ministry of Defense, taking the position of advisor to Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Key Facts
Education: He received specialized training at the Kyiv Military Institute of Management and Communications (class of 1997, specialist in radio and space communications). He furthered his education at European centers, studying GSM standards and radio relay technologies.
Civilian career: Hisyouthful passion evolved into a professional career—he held top management positions at companies that were the predecessors of today’s operators Kyivstar and Vodafone Ukraine. Since 2009, he has focused on developing his own IT projects.
Participation in the defense (early 2022): From the first days of the full-scale invasion, he joined the defense of the Kyiv region. In cooperation with the 3rd Special Operations Regiment and the 136th Territorial Defense Battalion, he organized a reliable military communications network in the north of the region.
Consulting and Training: Since the spring of 2022, he has been actively sharing his expertise with the Ukrainian military and the Defense Forces. He focuses on countering enemy drones, analyzing their radio signals, and the practical application of electronic warfare (EW) equipment.
Military status: Although he was seen wearing lieutenant’s epaulets in the summer of 2023, in early 2024 Beskrestnov stated in comments to the press that he is not a career officer in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and does not hold any official positions.
Current Activities: Since 2024, he has been the head of the non-governmental organization “Center for Radio Technologies.” Since January 2025, he has served as an advisor to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine. He shares his knowledge and analysis with a wide audience through his Telegram channel and Facebook page.
