Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says
Officials said the app was briefly disabled after false radiation, nuclear and chemical warnings spread to users across the country.
- On Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, Ukraine's Air Force confirmed the public Air Alert app was hacked, triggering false notifications of radiation, chemical, and street-fighting threats across Kyiv and other regions.
- Developed by Ajax Systems and the Digital Transformation Ministry, the app provides immediate warnings about potential Russian air strikes, a critical tool Ukrainians have relied on since the 2022 invasion.
- Vinnytsia Oblast Governor Natalia Zabolotna reported the incident likely involved a phishing operation, warning users: "Cyberattack on the 'Air Alert' app. Do not click on the link in the message."
- The Air Force urged the public to remain calm, stating "There is no radiation threat," and directed citizens to follow verified updates on the service's official Telegram channel.
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Hackers breached airstrike warning apps in both countries - "There is no radiological threat," Kiev clarifies
The mobile application of the Russian Emergencies Ministry was attacked at night and sent false warnings about the alleged launch of nuclear warheads to all regions of the country. Users were urged to stock up on food for three weeks and take shelter in basements. The message mentions carriers with the designation P1-SUN. There is no data on the actual launch of nuclear weapons. The Emergencies Ministry described the information as false and ann…
In Ukraine, a cyberattack warning app sent fake notifications to phones containing threats of nuclear and chemical attacks. A day later, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations announced that its own app had been subjected to a large-scale cyberattack.
Through official channels, the Russians called for hiding from a nuclear strike and warned of the move.
"Air Alert" warns the people of Ukraine of imminent attacks. Now the app reported an emergency that did not exist. Ukrainian authorities are hacking.
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