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Fake nuclear warning from hacked app sparks unease but not panic in Ukraine

Fake nuclear warning from hacked app sparks unease but not panic in Ukraine
BBC World Monday 02 November 2026, 18:34 UTC 1 min read
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Many Ukrainians, who have faced years of Russian attacks, did not take the messages seriously and doubted their veracity.

Many Ukrainians, who have faced years of Russian attacks, did not take the messages seriously and doubted their veracity.
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