# Ukraine and Russia say hacked emergency alert apps sent false warnings

https://mins.news/en/video/125956

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-02 18:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS1SsVfu5B0

> Ukraine and Russia said their emergency alert apps were hacked, sending false warnings late Sunday in Ukraine and early Monday in Russia. It was unclear whether the attacks were connected. Ukraine said its app, used by residents seeking shelter from Russian missile and drone strikes, had resumed operating after a temporary suspension. Russian authorities said work to restore their app was continuing.

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