# Zelensky confirms Ukraine hacked Russian emergency alert systems in retaliation

https://mins.news/en/item/126249

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-11-02 23:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-confirms-ukraine-targeted-russian-emergency-alert-systems-in-retaliatory-hack/

> Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine hacked Russian systems on Nov. 2, a day after Ukraine’s emergency alert system was compromised. The Air Alert app had sent false nuclear, chemical and street-fighting warnings, while Russia’s alert system later showed signs of compromise as well.

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