---
title: "Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Announces Completion of EW Dome Operation Over Kyiv"
description: "Ukrainian presidential advisor Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov announced the completion of an operation to establish an EW dome over Kyiv to suppress MESH communications of jet-powered 'Shaheds'. According to him, hundreds of locations have been equipped in the city, forcing the adversary to modernize their drones."
date: 2026-11-02T17:24:38.654Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ew-dome-over-kyiv-against-shaheds-flash
tags: [ukraine-defense, reb-systems, shahed-drones, kyiv, electronic-warfare, mesh-communication, geran-5]
author: "Alexander Buran"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Announces Completion of EW Dome Operation Over Kyiv

![Military personnel setting up an electronic warfare system near a van outside Kyiv](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/02/reb-kupol-nad-kievom-protiv-shahedov-flesh/reb-kupol-nad-kievom-protiv-shahedov-flesh-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Ukrainian presidential advisor announced the completion of an operation to deploy an EW dome over Kyiv to suppress MESH radio communications of jet 'Shaheds'
- The operation took several weeks, with hundreds of locations set up across the city for antennas and equipment, involving all major EW manufacturers
- According to Beskrestnov, the system forced the adversary to suspend attacks and modernize drones
- The Russian side has not publicly commented on the creation of this complex

Serhii Beskrestnov, a freelance technology advisor to the President of Ukraine known by the call sign 'Flash', announced on November 2, 2026, the completion of a large-scale operation to deploy a protective electronic warfare (EW) 'dome' over Kyiv. According to him, the system is designed to suppress MESH radio communications, which Russian operators use to remotely control 'Shahed' jet drones and search for targets. The statement was published on Telegram and reported by Ukrainian media, including RBC-Ukraine and NV.

### Operating Principle: Suppressing MESH Communications

As Beskrestnov explained, one of the key technologies enabling the adversary to control drones at a distance is MESH radio communication. A Russian operator guides the drone from Russian territory using a radio modem installed on board the unmanned aerial vehicle. To neutralize this communication channel, an EW complex creating a zone of interference was deployed over the capital. According to the advisor, this exact system deprives the operator of the ability to guide the drone during the final phase of flight and adjust its trajectory.

### Scale of the Operation: Hundreds of Locations and Weeks of Work

Beskrestnov noted that the preparation and implementation of the project took several weeks. All major Ukrainian EW equipment manufacturers were involved in the process, manufacturing and installing equipment around the clock. According to his data, 'many hundreds of locations' for antennas and associated equipment were set up throughout the city. The advisor stated that the General Staff, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the NSDC, the President's Office, and other units of Ukraine's Defense Forces participated in the operation. The activities were under the constant supervision of the country's president.

### Impact on the Adversary and Further Context

'Flash' stated that the operation proved difficult not only technically but also organizationally, and that it 'forced the adversary to pause, modernize the 'Shaheds', and look for other solutions.' RBC-Ukraine previously reported that Russian jet drones of the Geran-5 type are capable of accelerating up to 1,000 km/h in certain maneuvers. In addition, a new modification — the 'Geran-5 K5-K' — has been introduced, equipped with an optical navigation system as well as increased range, speed, and flight altitude. These data indicate that the adversary continues to adapt its strike weapons in response to electronic countermeasures.

### Assessment and Information Limitations

All the information provided above is based on the statement of a single individual—the advisor to the President of Ukraine. Independent verification of the technical characteristics of the EW dome, the exact number of equipped locations, and the real impact of the system on the results of drone attacks is currently not possible. The Russian side has not publicly commented on the information regarding the creation of this complex. Nevertheless, the very fact of the high-ranking Ukrainian official's public statement and its repetition by two independent Ukrainian publications make this information a subject for further monitoring.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Над Киевом создали РЭБ-купол против реактивных "Шахедов", - "Флэш"](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/kievom-stvorili-reb-kupol-proti-reaktivnih-1793639447.html) - Primary source: Beskrestnov's statement on Telegram, reported by RBC-Ukraine. Contains all key facts: MESH communications, hundreds of locations, weeks of work, presidential control, involvement of all EW manufacturers.
- [Над Киевом создали купол РЭБ для защиты от управляемых шахидов — Флеш](https://nv.ua/ukraine/events/zashchitnyy-kupol-s-sistemami-reb-v-kieve-operaciya-protiv-upravlyaemyh-dronov-shahed-50655607.html) - Confirms the content of Beskrestnov's statement, adds a list of participating agencies (General Staff, MoD, MoI, NSDC, OP). Indicates the date of the statement as Monday, November 2. Photo from 'Flash's' Telegram channel.

## FAQ

### What is the EW dome over Kyiv?

According to Ukrainian presidential advisor Serhii Beskrestnov, it is a complex of electronic warfare equipment deployed across Kyiv (hundreds of antenna locations) that creates interference in MESH radio communications used by Russian operators to remotely control 'Shahed' jet drones.

### How long did the preparation for the operation take?

Beskrestnov reported that the preparation and implementation of the operation took several weeks. During this period, all major Ukrainian EW equipment manufacturers worked around the clock to produce and install the equipment.

### Which agencies participated in the operation?

According to data cited in Beskrestnov's statement and reported by NV, the operation involved the General Staff, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the NSDC, the President's Office, and other units of Ukraine's Defense Forces. The activities were overseen by the president.

### Did the Russian side comment on the information about the EW dome?

At the time of publication, the Russian side had not publicly commented on the Ukrainian advisor's statement regarding the creation of this complex.