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Russian drone attack injures Ukrainian defense advisor

A Russian Geran-2 drone destroyed the home of Ukrainian defense adviser Serhii Beskrestnov, injuring him in what he calls a deliberate assassination attempt.

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Russia launched multiple Geran-2 (Shahed-type) drones in a targeted attack against Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov, a key advisor to Ukraine's Defense Minister and a public analyst of Russian drone tactics. One drone successfully struck and destroyed his home, injuring him, though he survived the attack. Beskrestnov stated the attack involved multiple drones and believes it was a deliberate assassination attempt due to his role in analyzing and countering Russian drone operations. The incident highlights Russia's continued use of precision drone strikes against Ukrainian military personnel and infrastructure.
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20 Apr@clashreport

The incoming message provides additional details confirming the drone type was Geran-2 (Shahed-type) and that the house was destroyed, with Beskrestnov stating multiple drones were sent and calling it a deliberate assassination attempt.

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