Ukraine, Russian alert systems hit by cyberattacks that spread alarming messages
![This screenshot made on a smartphone shows a series of false alerts received late Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 from an emergency alert mobile application that was subject to a cyberattack, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Third message in Russian reads "Hi! There will be a nuclear threat across Ukraine. Do not worry, the Oreshnik is incoming. Telegram channel: [link]", Fifth and sixth messages in Ukrainian read "Increased danger, Go to the shelter". (AP Photo) Photo taken with a smartphone. A mobile website is shown on a smartphone, with messages and alerts](https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1c4b7248-4418-4d7e-b00b-149d2e05ac76,1793615223619/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C161%2C1164%2C654%29%3B)
Authorities in Ukraine and Russia say their emergency alert mobile apps were targeted by cyberattacks late Sunday, with users in Ukraine receiving false warnings of dangerously high radiation levels in the capital, Kyiv.
Source: CBC












