# Hackers send fake nuclear threat alert to Ukraine emergency app

https://mins.news/en/item/125341

- The Guardian, 2026-11-02 11:11 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/02/hackers-fake-nuclear-chemical-threat-alert-kyiv-ukraine-emergency-app

> Unknown hackers compromised Ukraine’s nationwide emergency alert app and sent Kyiv residents false warnings of a high risk of nuclear radiation, a chemical threat and street-to-street fighting. Ukrainian officials said unauthorised parties interfered with the app; who was responsible and why remains unclear. Russian officials also reported fake alerts targeting their emergency app, while a claim of responsibility could not be verified.

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