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’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.
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