Emergency Alert Apps Hacked Across Russia and Ukraine as Truce Expires
The digital disruptions left citizens across both nations grappling with conflicting and terrifying notifications late into the night.
False Nuclear and Chemical Warnings Dispatched to Ukrainian Phones
Messages were written in English with spelling mistakes, as well as in Ukrainian. The Ukrainian language is compulsory for all official communications in Ukraine.
Kherson Frontline Shelling Resumes Immediately Following Ceasefire Expiry
The collapse of the six-day humanitarian pause brought an immediate return to hostilities in southern Ukraine. A Russian drone hit a hospital in Kherson at 7.40am. Ukraine’s parliament commissioner for human rights, Dmytro Lubinets, said the ceasefire had ended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who brokered the six-day ceasefire that recently expired in southern Ukraine?
The six-day local pause in fighting was brokered by US first lady Melania Trump in a small area of southern Ukraine, representing the longest such pause in fighting since the 2022 invasion.
Which hacking groups were linked to the emergency app breaches?
Atesh, a pro-Ukrainian hacking group, posted about the breach of the Russian ministry app, while a Russian Telegram channel reported that a group called Hitcore claimed responsibility for that specific attack.
What specific damage occurred in Kherson immediately after the truce ended?
Kherson’s military administration reported that a Russian drone hit a hospital at 7.40am, with video footage showing wrecked rooms, windows blown out, doors broken, and debris on the street just hours after the ceasefire concluded.
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