# Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked, sending false radiation threat alert

https://mins.news/en/item/124762

- BBC News, 2026-11-01 22:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51kdy1ew7zvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Ukraine’s air force said the air raid alert app was apparently hacked on Sunday, briefly issuing false warnings of radiation, chemical and street-fighting threats in Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities said there was no radiation danger and urged the public to stay calm and rely on official information.

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