Sergei Flesh suggests that Russia used "chess" on Starlink for the first time – video

On the morning of Saturday, January 24, Russian troops launched a "shakedown" attack on helicopters near Kropyvnytskyi. The attack was probably the first time they used Starlink satellite communication terminals. The following is an assumption published serhiy Beskrestnov (Flash), a military man and specialist in military radio technology, who became an advisor minister of Defense Michala Fedorova in technological areas.

"The image shows auto-target acquisition and manual targeting by image. However, there were no UAVs nearby to create a Mesh radio network. I conclude that we are seeing the first use of the Shahedin in Starlinka", – Flesch wrote.

"The manually controlled Shakhtys flew almost above the ground to avoid being seen by radar, the minister's adviser said.

Regarding the attack on Kirovohrad region on January 24, the head of the regional military administration, Andriy Raykovych reported the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces reported that the Russian drones were destroyed by the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces without any consequences.

• At the end of October 2025, the interview for LIGA.net Sergey Flesh noted that Russia is trying to modernize the "shahids"using AI and online control. He noted that the aggressor uses the tactics of massive "shaheddist" raids the company is unlikely to give up this opportunity.
• november 25, GUR published the detailed structure of the new Iranian Shahed-107 drone, which Russia is using to strike the frontline regions of Ukraine. About its development was known in early 2024.
• on November 28, the Ministry of Defense stated the Ukrainian media reported that Russia is trying to shoot down Ukrainian airplanes and helicopters with "shaheds".
• on January 4, 2026, it became known that the military "Shahed" intercepted equipped with an anti-aircraft missile system and a camera.