Olena

“After that I understood that somebody had attacked the app, because all notifications we get in Ukrainian.”

Olena · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01

Olena said she realized the app had been hacked because the fake alerts were written in Russian rather than Ukrainian.

“The first thought was 'oh my god, I'm not prepared for this'.”

Olena · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01

Olena told BBC Radio 4's Today programme she was alarmed when the fake alerts appeared.

“I'm prepared for blackouts, for a cut in central heating and water supply, but not for nuclear attack.”

Olena · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01

Olena told BBC Radio 4's Today programme she was prepared for blackouts and utility cuts but not a nuclear attack.