No radiation alerts or street combat were declared in Kyiv
On the evening of 1 November, the Ukrainian mobile alert service suffered a technical disruption that triggered false notifications. Users received unverified warnings about chemical and radiation risks, as well as alleged combat operations in Kyiv. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Едуард Ткач) citing Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
False notifications began reaching users en masse at approximately 22:50. The service reported radar threats, potential chemical contamination, and armed clashes in the Ukrainian capital. Concurrently, the service’s map displayed nationwide alert status across the entire country.
The information distributed via the digital platform was entirely inaccurate. Shortly after the notifications appeared, former head of the Centre for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko suggested unauthorised access had occurred and urged users to wait for official statements.
Official response from military authorities
The command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine later addressed the disruption, pointing to suspected hostile interference with the warning software. Military officials refuted claims of any radiation emergency and requested that the public rely strictly on official channels.
The Centre for Countering Disinformation similarly indicated that the software had likely been compromised, resulting in falsified threat levels, while cybersecurity specialists investigated the breach.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
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