Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv says air raid warning app likely hacked after users receive false alerts

The app for a short time showed some areas subject to false nuclear and chemical alerts; temporary local ceasefire expires in southern Kherson. What we know on day 1,713

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv says air raid warning app likely hacked after users receive false alerts

TL;DR

  • Ukraine's air raid app displayed false nuclear and chemical alerts, suspected to be an enemy hack.
  • Russia also claimed its own emergency app was hit by a massive cyber-attack.
  • A temporary local ceasefire in southern Kherson has expired, with fears of renewed and intensified fighting.
  • Russian forces reportedly used the ceasefire to regroup and gather intelligence.
  • Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries, defying pressure from Donald Trump.
  • President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine would halt refinery attacks if the US provides Patriot missiles.