Meet the radio-obsessed civilian shaping Ukraine’s drone defense

Since Russia’s invasion, Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov has become an influential, if sometimes controversial, force—sharing expert advice and intel on the ever-evolving technology that’s taken over the skies. His work may determine the future of Ukraine, and wars far beyond it.


Text for MIT Technology Review, September 2024

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What a character; what a story!
— Mat Honan, Chief Editor, MIT Technology review
An excellent article.
— Sam Bendett, independent military-technology analyst