"No alien quantum modems": 1 to 3 concealed devices in Kyiv may be why Russian drones keep hitting so precisely, Ukraine's top tech adviser says

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   Hidden Devices in Kyiv May Explain Precise Russian Drone Strikes

   One to three concealed devices operating inside Kyiv may explain why Russian drones maintain high strike precision. Serhii Flash Beskrestnov, a technology expert and adviser, states that Russian relay stations are operating within the Ukrainian capital to coordinate Shahed drone attacks. These hidden installations help steer the incoming munitions, allowing them to counter Ukrainian defenses effectively. The expert explicitly rules out exotic technology, noting there are no alien quantum modems involved in the operation. Ukrainian authorities face mounting challenges as strikes damage infrastructure, including Kyiv's Northern Bridge.

   Why it matters

   The recent precision of Russian drone attacks in Kyiv has forced Ukrainian military analysts to examine how the incoming munitions navigate defenses. Security experts identified that local relay stations could provide the necessary coordination to guide the unmanned aerial vehicles toward their targets. Understanding the exact method of control helps defense planners develop countermeasures against ongoing aerial assaults.

   What is confirmed

   • Between 1 and 3 concealed devices may explain why Russian drones are hitting Kyiv so precisely, according to technology expert Serhii Beskrestnov.
   • Russian relay stations are operating in the Ukrainian capital to coordinate Shahed strikes.
   • Twelve automatic turrets have been installed in Kyiv to combat Shaheds.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Russia may be using hidden lunchbox-size drone devices to counter Ukraine defenses.

   What to watch next

   • Discovery or dismantling of the alleged relay devices in Kyiv
   • Official Ukrainian military announcements regarding new anti-drone countermeasures
   • Further attacks or infrastructure damage reports tied to the targeted drone strikes
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