Event · 📍 Kyiv, Ukraine · first report 01 Nov 2026, 21:02 UTC · latest 02 Nov 2026, 18:34 UTC

Falschmeldung Radioaktivität: App für Notfall-Warnungen in Ukraine und Russland gehackt

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Independent origins: 24 from 41 reports
Official source: none
Measurements: none found
Contradictions: none detected

Timeline

01 Nov 2026, 21:02 UTC First report: FAZ
01 Nov 2026, 21:04 UTC New independent origin: Ukrainska Pravda (English)
01 Nov 2026, 21:04 UTC First report from Ukraine (Ukrainska Pravda (English))
01 Nov 2026, 21:16 UTC New independent origin: G1 Globo
01 Nov 2026, 21:16 UTC First report from Brazil (G1 Globo)
01 Nov 2026, 21:29 UTC New independent origin: The Kyiv Independent
01 Nov 2026, 22:38 UTC New independent origin: BBC News
01 Nov 2026, 22:38 UTC First report from United Kingdom / global (BBC News)
01 Nov 2026, 23:07 UTC New independent origin: Stern
01 Nov 2026, 23:35 UTC New independent origin: t-online
02 Nov 2026, 01:20 UTC New independent origin: France 24
02 Nov 2026, 01:20 UTC First report from France / global (France 24)
02 Nov 2026, 01:40 UTC New independent origin: Al Jazeera English
02 Nov 2026, 01:40 UTC First report from Qatar / global (Al Jazeera English)
02 Nov 2026, 02:08 UTC New independent origin: MDR Aktuell
02 Nov 2026, 02:48 UTC First report from Germany / global (Deutsche Welle)
02 Nov 2026, 06:25 UTC First report from European Union / global (Euronews)
02 Nov 2026, 07:03 UTC First report from Bosnia and Herzegovina (Klix.ba)

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Germany (20)

FAZ 01 Nov 2026, 21:02 UTC
Liveblog Ukrainekrieg: 167 Menschen aus Region Cherson evakuiert
Oleschky-Flüchtlinge in der Ukraine angekommen +++ Präsident dankt den USA für Vermittlung der Waffenruhe +++ Russland: Zwei Menschen bei Drohnenangriffen ums Leben gekommen +++ alle Neuigkeiten im Liveblog
Stern 01 Nov 2026, 23:07 UTC
Ukraine und Russland: Hacker lösen falschen Atomalarm in Warn-Apps aus
Hacker haben laut ukrainischer Luftwaffe die staatliche Warn-App manipuliert. Die Ukraine macht Russland verantwortlich. Doch auch der Kreml meldet einen ähnlichen Vorfall.
Tagesspiegel 01 Nov 2026, 23:23 UTC
Falschmeldung Radioaktivität: App für Notfall-Warnungen in Ukraine und Russland gehackt
Radioaktive Strahlung in Kiew und Angriffe mit chemischen Waffen? Falsche Warnmeldungen in einer wohl gehackten Notfall-App schrecken Bürger in der Ukraine auf. Es folgt ein Cyberangriff auf Russland.
Tagesspiegel 01 Nov 2026, 23:23 UTC
Erst Angriff, dann der Gegenschlag?: Apps für Notfallwarnungen in Ukraine und Russland gehackt
Schreck für ukrainische Bürger: Die Notfall-App warnte plötzlich vor radioaktiver Strahlung und Angriffen mit chemischen Waffen – offenbar ein Hack. So ordnet ein Experte den Vorfall ein.
Tagesspiegel 01 Nov 2026, 23:23 UTC
Warn-Apps in Ukraine und Russland gehackt: Experte vermutet russischen Angriff – und ukrainischen Gegenschlag
Schreck für ukrainische Bürger: Die Notfall-App warnte plötzlich vor radioaktiver Strahlung und Angriffen mit chemischen Waffen – offenbar ein Hack. So ordnet ein Experte den Vorfall ein.
t-online 01 Nov 2026, 23:35 UTC
App gehackt: Bewohner von Kiew erhalten plötzlich bedrohliche Warnung
Besorgniserregende Handy-Nachrichten mitten im Krieg: Eine Notfall-App in der Ukraine warnt die Menschen vor Strahlung. Doch die Angst ist unbegründet.
Stern 02 Nov 2026, 01:59 UTC
Falschmeldung Radioaktivität: App für Notfall-Warnungen in Ukraine und Russland gehackt
Radioaktive Strahlung in Kiew und Angriffe mit chemischen Waffen? Falsche Warnmeldungen in einer wohl gehackten Notfall-App schrecken Bürger in der Ukraine auf. Es folgt ein Cyberangriff auf Russland.
MDR Aktuell 02 Nov 2026, 02:08 UTC
Ukraine-News: Ukraine und Russland melden gehackte Warn-Apps
In der Ukraine und in Russland sind Warn-Apps nach Behördenangaben gehackt worden. Über beide Anwendungen wurden Falschinformationen verbreitet. Ob die Angriffe zusammenhängen, ist unklar.
Der Spiegel 02 Nov 2026, 02:09 UTC
Russland-Ukraine-Krieg: Cyberangriffe auf Warn-Apps in Kyjiw und Moskau
In Kyjiw wurde vor radioaktiver Strahlung gewarnt, dabei bestand diese Gefahr gar nicht: Eine Notfall-App sei gehackt worden, heißt es von den Behörden. Kurz darauf berichtet auch Moskau von einem »massiven Cyberangriff«.
Handelsblatt 02 Nov 2026, 02:24 UTC
Ukraine-Krieg: App für Notfall-Warnungen in Ukraine und Russland gehackt
Radioaktive Strahlung in Kiew und Angriffe mit chemischen Waffen? Falsche Warnmeldungen in einer offenbar gehackten Notfall-App schrecken Bürger in der Ukraine auf. Es folgt ein Cyberangriff auf Russland.
ZDFheute 02 Nov 2026, 02:26 UTC
Ukraine und Russland melden Hackerangriffe auf Notfall-Apps
Die offiziellen Warn-Apps in der Ukraine und Russland sind nach Behördenangaben gehackt worden. In Kiew wurde fälschlicherweise vor radioaktiver Strahlung gewarnt.
Die Zeit 02 Nov 2026, 03:23 UTC
Krieg gegen die Ukraine: Cyberangriffe stören ukrainische und russische Warn-Apps
Nach Behördenangaben sind Warn-Apps in der Ukraine und in Russland gehackt worden. Die App »Air Alert« warnte in Kyjiw fälschlicherweise vor radioaktiver Strahlung.
FAZ 02 Nov 2026, 03:52 UTC
Liveblog Ukrainekrieg: App für Notfall-Warnungen in Ukraine und Russland gehackt
Bericht: USA dringen auf Wiederaufnahme russischer Gasexporte nach Europa +++ Selenskyj knüpft Stopp von Angriffen auf russische Ölanlagen an US-Raketenlieferungen +++ 167 Menschen aus Region Cherson evakuiert +++ alle Neuigkeiten im Liveblog
Tagesschau 02 Nov 2026, 06:35 UTC
Fehlalarm in Kiew nach Hackerangriff auf Warn-App
Vor Angriffen warnt die Ukraine die Bevölkerung per App. Doch dabei gibt es nun ein Problem: Die App wurde gehackt, in Kiew wurde fälschlicherweise vor "Gefahr durch Strahlung" gewarnt. Auch Russland meldet einen Angriff auf seine Warn-App.
Hamburger Morgenpost 02 Nov 2026, 07:06 UTC
Radioaktive Strahlung? Ukrainische Notfall-Warnungen gehackt

United Kingdom / global (8)

BBC News 01 Nov 2026, 22:38 UTC
Ukraine air raid app apparently hacked as users receive false radiation threat, Air Force says
Authorities say there is no threat and have advised the public to stay calm and follow official channels for information.
Reuters (über Google News) 02 Nov 2026, 02:23 UTC
Ukraine says public air raid alert app sent false alerts after being hacked, World News
Ukraine says public air raid alert app sent false alerts after being hacked, World News AsiaOne.com
The Guardian 02 Nov 2026, 08:59 UTC
Ukraine and Russia say emergency air-raid warning systems hit by cyber-hacks – Europe live
In Ukraine, the app started to send out alarming fake messages late on Sunday night Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of key events in Europe. Ukraine and Russia have reported corresponding cyber-hacks on their app warning systems overnight. Continue reading...
The Guardian 02 Nov 2026, 11:11 UTC
Hackers send fake nuclear threat alert to Ukraine emergency app
Residents in Kyiv also warned of chemical attack and street-to-street fighting in false message sent by unknown party Europe live – latest updates Unknown hackers have targeted Ukraine’s nationwide emergency alert mobile app, sending residents in Kyiv a warning that they were at …
BBC News 02 Nov 2026, 14:24 UTC
What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia
Both Ukraine and Russia say their air raid alert apps were cyber-attacked - Joe Tidy explains what we know so far.
Reuters (über Google News) 02 Nov 2026, 14:37 UTC
Hackers hit Ukraine and Russia's emergency apps, send fake nuclear alerts
Hackers hit Ukraine and Russia's emergency apps, send fake nuclear alerts Ada Derana
Reuters (über Google News) 02 Nov 2026, 16:05 UTC
Hackers send fake nuclear alerts in Ukraine and Russia
Hackers send fake nuclear alerts in Ukraine and Russia RTE.ie
BBC News 02 Nov 2026, 18:34 UTC
Fake nuclear warning from hacked app sparks unease but not panic in Ukraine
Many Ukrainians, who have faced years of Russian attacks, did not take the messages seriously and doubted their veracity.

Ukraine (3)

Ukrainska Pravda (English) 01 Nov 2026, 21:04 UTC
Ukraine's air-raid warnings app apparently hacked, displays radiation threat warnings
Users received fake alerts about radiation, chemical hazards and a supposed nuclear attack, but Ukraine's Air Force said there was no radiation threat
The Kyiv Independent 01 Nov 2026, 21:29 UTC
Ukraine's air raid alert system hacked, Air Force says as false nuclear, chemical warnings sound
Ukraine's air raid alert system was hacked late on Nov. 1, the Air Force said as sirens sounded across the country, falsely notifying people of nuclear, chemical, and street fighting threats.
Ukrainska Pravda (English) 02 Nov 2026, 00:18 UTC
Ukraine's air-raid warnings app partially restored following cyberattack
The app's developers have restored some features, including warnings about drone and missile threats, while temporarily disabling the display of aerial assets on the map.

France / global (3)

France 24 02 Nov 2026, 01:20 UTC
Ukraine suspects nationwide air raid alert app has been hacked
Ukraine's air force said on Sunday that its nationwide air raid alert application had probably been hacked, warning that threat notifications no longer reflected the situation on the ground. The suspected interference came just minutes after the end of a local ceasefire with …
France 24 02 Nov 2026, 10:20 UTC
Ukraine and Russia both hit by cyberattacks on emergency apps
Authorities in both Ukraine and Russia said that their emergency alert mobile applications were targeted by cyberattacks late Sunday. Residents in Ukraine received messages that there was a high nuclear radiation danger in the capital Kyiv, while Russian officials said hackers …
France 24 02 Nov 2026, 15:06 UTC
Ukraine and Russia report fake emergency alerts after cyberattacks target apps
Authorities in Ukraine and Russia said their emergency alert mobile apps had been targeted by cyberattacks, with users in Ukraine receiving false warnings of an imminent nuclear threat. Moscow said that hackers had sent fake emergency alerts after gaining access to the Russian …

United States (2)

PBS NewsHour 02 Nov 2026, 14:35 UTC
Ukraine and Russia both report fake emergency alerts after cyberattacks target apps as limited ceasefire ends
It was not clear if the attacks on Russia and Ukraine late Sunday were related.
PBS NewsHour 02 Nov 2026, 18:06 UTC
WATCH: Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine hacked back after Russia's cyberattack of its emergency alert system
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in an interview with PBS News' Amna Nawaz that his country hacked Russia's emergency alert system after Russia seemingly attacked Ukraine's alert system overnight.

Brazil (1)

G1 Globo 01 Nov 2026, 21:16 UTC
Moradores da Ucrânia recebem alerta de risco químico e nuclear; autoridades falam em ação hacker
Moradores de Kiev, capital da Ucrânia, receberam alertas pelo celular de risco químico e nuclear na cidade, neste domingo (1º). A Administração Militar de Kiev afirmou que o alerta foi emitido após uma provável invasão hacker ao sistema. De acordo com a ferramenta pública …

Qatar / global (1)

Al Jazeera English 02 Nov 2026, 01:40 UTC
Ukraine blames Russia after air alert app sends out false warnings
Russian Emergencies Ministry also says its mobile app suffered a 'massive cyberattack', leading to 'false information'.

Germany / global (1)

Deutsche Welle 02 Nov 2026, 02:48 UTC
Ukraine, Russia report hacking attacks on emergency alert apps
Ukraine and Russia have both reported cyberattacks targeting applications used to send emergency alerts to the public. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy said Ukraine will stop refinery strikes if the US sends Patriot missiles.

European Union / global (1)

Euronews 02 Nov 2026, 06:25 UTC
Ukraine and Russia say air raid alert apps hit by cyberattacks after truce ends
The cyberattacks came as the longest truce of the war, limited to Ukraine's eastern Kherson region, ended on Sunday after Russia refused the offer of an extension, according to Kyiv.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (1)

Klix.ba 02 Nov 2026, 07:03 UTC
Milioni Rusa i Ukrajinaca dobili upozorenje na nuklearni napad nakon što je hakovana aplikacija za uzbune
Ukrajinska aplikacija za zračne uzbune u nedjelju navečer slala je lažna upozorenja o nuklearnom i hemijskom napadu, a zračne snage Ukrajine potvrdile su da je aplikacija hakirana. Samo nekoliko sati kasnije i Rusija je prijavila cyber napad na svoju aplikaciju za upozorenja.

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