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Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation alert, Air Force says
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Ukraine's air raid alert app was hacked on Sunday, falsely signaling a radiation threat in Kyiv, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
- Multiple false alerts followed, including warnings of nuclear, chemical, and street fighting threats, before all-clear messages were issued.
- The Ukrainian Central Intelligence Agency confirmed the app failure and urged citizens to rely on official sources and other information channels for updates.
- The radiation alert triggered loudspeaker warnings in the Lviv region, though authorities confirmed there was no actual radiation hazard.
- Vinnytsia oblast governor Natalya Zabolotna warned of the cyberattack and advised the public not to click on suspicious links in the alert messages.
