Cybersecurity experts warn that Ukrainian citizens are being targeted with deceptive alerts claiming imminent nuclear strikes, raising concerns over disinformation campaigns during heightened tensions. Meanwhile, Russian authorities accuse foreign actors of spreading unverified threats through their official emergency notification app, escalating a digital war of narratives alongside military and diplomatic conflicts. The blurred line between state messaging and fabricated alerts underscores growing risks as both sides weaponize information in the escalating crisis. Authorities on both sides are urging citizens to verify alerts independently amid the confusion.
Ukrainian users receive fake warnings of nuclear threats, while Moscow reports 'false information' on its app.
