Zelenskyy's adviser did not attend event attacked by Russia, cites risks behind decision
Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, non-staff adviser to the president of Ukraine, has said that many events involving arms developers are held in Ukraine, some of which carry significant risks.
Source: Flash's statement
Quote: "Friends, I was not there and did not plan to be at that training ground. I posted for friends on my page that I am fine, since everyone knows I often attend such events.
Dozens (if not hundreds) of such events take place. When I see risks, I do not go to the training ground."
Details: Beskrestnov listed the risks that make him refuse to attend such events:
- lack of shelter
- announcements posted online
- a large number of participants
- location within range of ballistic weapons
- early disclosure of the event location
He also said in the comments that he plans to discuss this issue with the president of Ukraine.
Background:
- On July 17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, former adviser to the Minister of Defence, as his non-staff adviser on the development of defence technology sectors.
- On July 24, Russia struck a training ground near Kyiv where an event involving arms developers was taking place.
- As of 15:00, 10 people had been reportedly killed and around 100 had been injured in the strike. Two criminal proceedings have been opened.
- The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine emphasised that the civilian facility hit in Kyiv Oblast is not under the control of Ukraine's defence forces and reiterated the safety requirements during martial law.
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