Ukraine and Russia Hit By Hoax Nuclear Threat Alerts After Cyberattacks
Summary
Ukraine and Russia said their emergency alert systems were hacked, sending residents false warnings late Sunday. The messages included claims of nuclear and radiation threats, as well as street fighting in Kyiv; officials said other Ukrainian warning systems remained operational.Key Facts
- Ukraine's air alert app issued false radiation and chemical warnings in Kyiv, followed by a purported nuclear alert across the country.
- A false message claimed that Russia had launched an Oreshnik missile at Ukraine.
- Ukraine's air force said the app had likely been compromised and denied a radiation threat.
- A later false alert warned Ukrainian users that street fighting had broken out in Kyiv and told them not to go outside.
- Ukraine's government said other emergency systems, including air raid sirens, were working normally.
- Russia's emergency situations ministry said its mobile app had been targeted in a massive cyberattack.
- Russian media reported false messages claiming nuclear warheads had been launched on Ukrainian P1-SUN drones and urging people to seek shelter.
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