# Hacked emergency alert apps spread fear in Ukraine and Russia

https://mins.news/en/video/125866

- Reuters, 2026-11-02 17:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ed37ws7-eQ

> Ukraine and Russia said hackers breached their emergency alert apps overnight, sending citizens false warnings of imminent air raids and chemical and nuclear attacks.

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