The Guardian
Ukraine’s air force suspects app hack after false nuclear and chemical alerts
Ukraine’s air force suspects the country’s air raid alert app was hacked after it briefly showed false nuclear and chemical warnings for Kyiv and other areas. The app also incorrectly reported the deployment of Russia’s Oreshnik hypersonic missile. The air force said there was no radiation threat and urged people to stay calm and follow its Telegram updates.
What to know
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An erroneous message also claimed Russia’s Oreshnik hypersonic missile had been deployed.
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The air force said there was no radiation threat and asked people to remain calm and follow its Telegram updates.
Why it matters
The app warns people of airstrike threats across Ukraine, so the incident concerns the reliability of wartime safety alerts.
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