Russian drone hits home of Defense Ministry adviser 'Flash'

Russian drone hits home of Defense Ministry adviser 'Flash'

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Defense Ministry adviser Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov said that Russians attempted to kill him using a jet-powered drone.

According to Ukrinform, he reported this on Facebook.

"Tonight, the Russians tried to kill me. A guided jet-powered Shahed crashed into the wall of my house. I no longer have a house. I was injured, but the main thing is that I am miraculously alive. I was mentally prepared for such a development, and it will not stop me," Beskrestnov emphasized.

He also published a corresponding photo from the hospital.

Photo: Serhii "Flash" / Facebook

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As Ukrinform reported, according to Beskrestnov, Russian forces have begun using guided Shahed drones to strike Ukrainian mobile fire groups while they are engaging aerial targets.

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