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title: "Technology Takes Priority: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Appoints Serhiy 'Flash' Beskrestnov as Advisor"
description: "Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed renowned military expert Serhiy 'Flash' Beskrestnov as his advisor on defense technology development. 🇺🇦🤖\n\nThe specialist in EW and drones will focus on implementing innovations that, according to the President, are saving soldiers' lives on the front lines. The official decree was signed on July 17, 2026. 📄🚀"
date: 2026-07-17T18:14:01.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/technology-takes-priority-zelenskyy-appoints-beskrestnov-as-advisor
tags: [vladimir-zelensky, sergey-beskrestnov, ukraine-defense, military-technology]
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---

# Technology Takes Priority: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Appoints Serhiy 'Flash' Beskrestnov as Advisor

![Sergey Beskrestnov, known as 'Flash', appointed as advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on technology issues](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/17/zelenyy-naznachel-beskrestnova-sovetnikom-po-razvitiyu-tekhnologiy-oborony/zelenyy-naznachel-beskrestnova-sovetnikom-po-razvitiyu-tekhnologiy-oborony-1.webp)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree appointing renowned military expert Serhiy Beskrestnov, known by the callsign 'Flash', as an advisor to the head of state. The new appointment aims to accelerate the development of technological initiatives within the country's defense sector.

The corresponding document, signed on July 17, 2026, was registered under number 621/2026. According to the text of the decree, Serhiy Oleksandrovych Beskrestnov will serve as an advisor to the president on a non-staff basis, focusing on the modernization and implementation of innovative solutions within the Armed Forces.

### Expert in EW and Drones

Serhiy Beskrestnov is a recognized specialist in military technologies, electronic warfare (EW), radio intelligence, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). His experience and expertise in these fields were key factors in the decision to appoint him.

Previously, while serving as an advisor to the Minister of Defense, 'Flash' drew public attention with his analyses of the air defense system's performance. He explained in detail the technical nuances causing air raid alarms regarding ballistic threats to sometimes trigger only as the missile arrives. According to him, reaction time in such situations is critically limited: munitions reach major cities, including Kyiv, in a matter of minutes.

### Hybrid Threats and New Challenges

The expert has also repeatedly warned about the need to account for hybrid threats from the adversary. In his comments, he noted that Russia might continue to use Belarusian territory to coordinate drone attacks. According to Beskrestnov, equipment for such strikes could have been installed secretly, creating additional security risks.

The appointment was preceded by a personal meeting between the expert and the head of state. Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously announced this meeting on his Telegram channel, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with professionals in the field of military technology. The President noted that it is precisely the technological sophistication of modern weaponry that is saving the lives of Ukrainian fighters at the front today.