# Ukrainian app warns of nuclear threat after hackers take control

https://mins.news/en/video/126406

- Global News, 2026-11-03 00:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsjDhjrM1zg

> Late Sunday, a Ukrainian app that usually alerts users to Russian drone and missile strikes warned that the country was under chemical attack and faced a nuclear threat. Ukraine’s Air Force blamed Russian interference. Cyber expert Prerana Joshi said it could be part of Russia’s efforts to wear down Ukrainians.

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