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Top Defense Ministry Advisor Injured in Allegedly Targeted Russian Drone Strike
- On Monday, April 20, 2026, Russian forces targeted the home of Serhii Beskrestnov, an advisor to Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, in the Kyiv suburb of Brovary; at least one Shahed-type drone struck his house, though Beskrestnov survived the attack.
- Better known by his callsign 'Flash,' Beskrestnov serves as a Defense Ministry advisor and expert on electronic warfare and drone technology; Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov described him as 'one of the best practical experts' in analyzing enemy decisions.
- Ukrainian forces intercepted at least two of the five Shahed drones launched against his residence, but one impacted the structure; Beskrestnov, who sustained injuries, posted a defiant selfie from the hospital, stating he was 'mentally prepared' for such events.
- This incident follows a pattern of targeted assassination attempts against Ukrainian commanders, including drone operator Robert Brovdi, alias Magyar, and 3rd Army Corps commander Andriy Biletsky, who faced similar threats last year and in March.
- Beskrestnov continues to analyze Russian drone technology, recently revealing that 20 percent of Shaheds utilize SIM cards for control; despite the attack, he maintains the strike 'will not stop' his ongoing work to improve Ukrainian defense capabilities.
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