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Russia and Ukraine hit by fake attack alerts

Kyiv and Moscow say citizens have received fake warnings of radiation and chemical attacks

Kyiv and Moscow have both said air alert apps were hacked on Sunday night after fake messages warning of attacks, including nuclear, were sent to users. A few hours later, Russian authorities said a similar app was hacked after fake alerts, some of which contained foul language, were triggered.

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(Photo: A Ukrainian government agency published translated versions of some of the fake alerts. Credit: SPRAVDI)

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