Ukraine and Russia report cyberattacks on emergency alert apps

Summary

Ukraine and Russia have both reported cyberattacks targeting applications used to send emergency alerts to the public, according to Deutsche Welle. Hindustan Times reports that Ukraine said its air raid alert system had been hacked, sending warnings of alleged chemical and radiation threats to mobile phones across the country. PBS NewsHour reports that the fake alerts came late Sunday as a limited ceasefire ended, and that it was not clear whether the attacks on Russia and Ukraine were related. The reports do not say who was behind the attacks or detail their full impact.

Timeline

1. Deutsche Welle

   2 Nov 2026, 02:48 UTCSource ↗

   Deutsche Welle reports that Ukraine and Russia have both reported cyberattacks targeting applications used to send emergency alerts to the public.

2. Hindustan Times

   2 Nov 2026, 04:16 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Ukraine said its air raid alert system had been hacked, sending warnings of alleged chemical and radiation threats to mobile phones across the country.

3. PBS NewsHour

   2 Nov 2026, 14:35 UTCSource ↗

   PBS NewsHour reports that Ukraine and Russia both reported fake emergency alerts after cyberattacks targeted apps as a limited ceasefire ended, and that it was not clear whether the attacks late Sunday were related.