Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Ukraine
TechnologyWorld / International
Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says

Ukraine’s Air Alert app apparently suffered a cyberattack on Sunday evening, sending false warnings of a radiation threat in Kyiv, followed by alerts about nuclear, chemical and street-fighting threats. The Ukrainian Air Force said there was no radiation danger and urged people to stay calm and follow official updates. Authorities said the radiation warning also played over loudspeakers in the Lviv region. Vinnytsia regional governor Natalya Zabolotna confirmed a cyberattack and warned residents not to click the link in the message.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Digital Farming School: UM6P, OCP Africa and INP-HB Join Forces to Accelerate Africa’s Agricultural Revolution
TechnologyBusiness & EconomyCôte d’Ivoire
Adolphe ANGOUA•

Digital Farming School: UM6P, OCP Africa and INP-HB Join Forces to Accelerate Africa’s Agricultural Revolution

The Digital Farming School (DFS) was inaugurated on October 31, 2026, at the INP-HB Technopole in Yamoussoukro. Led by Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, supported by OCP Africa and hosted by INP-HB, it aims to train African talent and develop digital solutions tailored to the continent’s agricultural needs. UM6P president Hicham El Habti advocated South-South cooperation, while OCP Africa CEO Hajar Alafifi stressed investment in human capital. Agriculture accounts for about 25% of Côte d’Ivoire’s GDP and nearly 40% of its export revenue, but the sector faces low mechanization, inadequate irrigation and climate-change vulnerability.

Read More

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox