A powerful electronic warfare shield has been deployed over Kiev to counter Russian Geran attack drones, according to Sergey Beskrestnov, an adviser to Vladimir Zelensky. The system is designed to disrupt the operation of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the Ukrainian capital.

Beskrestnov claimed that Russian drone operators use MESH radio communication technology to control their UAVs remotely. In response, Ukrainian forces spent several weeks preparing an extensive electronic warfare network, establishing hundreds of sites across Kiev to accommodate antennas and specialized equipment.

The adviser said the operation involved Ukraine’s General Staff, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Internal Affairs, National Security and Defense Council, Presidential Office and other military units. He added that Zelensky personally maintained oversight of the project throughout its implementation.

According to Beskrestnov, the biggest challenges extended beyond the technical requirements of the system. Coordinating the installation of equipment at hundreds of locations across the city required a major organizational effort. He believes the electronic warfare network forced Russian forces to temporarily pause their operations, reconsider their technical approaches and pursue further upgrades to their drones.

Meanwhile, Russian forces carried out a series of large-scale combined strikes against Ukrainian critical infrastructure, military logistics facilities and communications hubs overnight on November 3.

The first explosions in Kiev were reported at approximately 1:30 a.m. Witnesses described blasts and air defense activity in the Obolonsky and Goloseyevsky districts, as well as in the nearby town of Brovary. According to Ukrainian sources, several areas of the capital experienced partial power outages following strikes involving Iskander-M missiles.