--- title: "Ukraine's Emergency Alert System Hacked, Sending False Warnings of Nuclear Threat" url: https://newscentral.site/ukraine-s-emergency-alert-system-hacked-sending-false-warnings/ language: en publisher: "News Central Site" section: "World" published: 2026-11-02T10:14:52.000Z updated: 2026-11-02T13:50:13.445Z id: 4545320a-3236-4fbc-b5a5-d885dda3f3fc source: "NBC News World https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/ukraine-russia-emergency-app-cyberattacks-alerts-radiation-kyiv-war-rcna606964" attribution: "Link to https://newscentral.site/ukraine-s-emergency-alert-system-hacked-sending-false-warnings/ and name News Central Site when you quote or summarize this story." --- # Ukraine's Emergency Alert System Hacked, Sending False Warnings of Nuclear Threat A cyberattack on Ukraine's emergency alert application sent false warnings of nuclear danger and radiation hazards to residents' phones. A wave of alarming messages flooded Ukrainian phones on Sunday evening, warning residents of a series of dire threats including nuclear danger and radiation hazards. The alerts were triggered by a cyberattack on Ukraine's emergency alert application, authorities confirmed, with hackers exploiting the system to spread false warnings. The malicious messages claimed that there was a chemical threat and street combat in the area, prompting widespread panic among residents who rely on the app for critical information during times of conflict. Just as tensions between Ukraine and Russia seemed to be easing following a rare humanitarian ceasefire, both countries accused each other of hacking into their emergency alert systems. The alerts sent to Ukrainian mobile phones claimed there was an imminent nuclear threat, sparking widespread panic across the country. These messages were reportedly linked to a Telegram channel called Hitcorecorp, although its authenticity and intentions remain unclear. A major pro-Kremlin Telegram channel, Mash, has spoken with the group behind the channel and claims they took responsibility for the hack. The Ukraine's Air Force quickly moved to reassure citizens that there was no radiation threat, urging them to remain calm. Following this incident, the creators of the "Air Alert app issued a statement confirming that unauthorized third parties had interfered with its operation. This interference led to the app being temporarily suspended as it struggled to restore service. The developers have now described the disruption as a cyberattack and are taking steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. The Air Alert app used by Ukrainians to receive emergency warnings experienced disruptions on Monday, prompting false alerts that warned of nuclear danger in Ukraine and Russia. Many users took the alerts in stride, sharing humorous memes online that mocked the apparent fake warning issued in Russian. This nonchalance suggests that some Ukrainians were either skeptical or had become desensitized to such alerts over time. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine confirmed that its national alert system was functioning normally and that there were no issues with the Air Alert app, according to information received by an NBC News producer in Kyiv. Screenshots shared by Russian media showed the fake warning issued in Russian, claiming that nuclear warheads had been launched at Russia. A temporary ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow in the occupied southern Ukrainian region of Kherson came to an end after six days without any violations from either side. The truce, which had been brokered by first lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo XIV, allowed for the evacuation of hundreds of residents from the front line town of Oleshky, preventing a humanitarian catastrophe. This was the largest de-escalation between Kyiv and Moscow since the war began in early 2022. The temporary peace had given hope to those trapped in Oleshky, where an estimated 2,000 civilians remained before the truce took hold. The first lady expressed her appreciation for the cooperation shown by Russia and Ukraine in a statement on X, highlighting the nearly 800 people who were safely evacuated from the town. The situation in Oleshky remains complex, with officials from both Ukraine and Russia indicating that evacuees can choose where they wish to go after leaving the town. Russian Human Rights Commissioner Lantratova expressed disappointment at the relatively low number of people who evacuated, citing quite a few empty buses" as evidence that more could have left. She attributed this to concerns about elderly or sick family members being left behind by those who did choose to evacuate. Humanitarian aid will be delivered regularly to Oleshky, with the first lady overseeing coordination and mediation efforts to ensure that assistance reaches those in need. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Armed Forces accused Russia of using the truce to reposition its troops and strengthen its presence in the area. --- Source: [NBC News World](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/ukraine-russia-emergency-app-cyberattacks-alerts-radiation-kyiv-war-rcna606964) Published by News Central Site: https://newscentral.site/ukraine-s-emergency-alert-system-hacked-sending-false-warnings/