# Ukraine says air alert system was hacked after false radiation warning in Kyiv

https://mins.news/en/item/124830

- Fox News, 2026-11-02 01:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/ukraine-air-alert-system-hacked-false-radiation-warning-kyiv

> Ukraine officials said the official air-raid alert app was likely hacked after it sent false radiation and chemical attack warnings in Kyiv on Sunday, telling residents to stay indoors. The Air Force said there was no radiation threat, while Ukraine’s Center for Strategic Communications blamed Russia; no group had claimed responsibility.

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