The «Air Raid Alert» app has reinstated the ability to view the approximate trajectory of Russian missiles and drones on a map of Ukraine. From now on, users must verify their identity via «Diy» to access this feature. The new rules were introduced at the request of the Ukrainian Air Force following a cyberattack on the alert system in early November. This was announced on 13 November by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. Standard air-raid alerts remain accessible without authorisation.
Briefly about the main points
- The app has reinstated the map showing the approximate flight paths of Russian missiles and drones.
- Verification via «Diyu» is now required to view aerial targets.
- The developers strengthened the system’s security following a cyberattack in early November.
- Standard alarm notifications remain accessible without authorisation.
Why has verification been introduced for monitoring aerial targets?
According to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the teams at Ajax Systems and Stfalcon carried out an audit of the system and implemented additional cybersecurity measures. One of the key changes was the introduction of mandatory verification for users who wish to view the movements of aerial targets.
The decision was taken at the request of the Ukrainian Air Force in order to restrict access to sensitive information and make it more difficult for the enemy to exploit it.
The Ministry emphasised that, during the authorisation process, «Diya» does not transfer any personal data to the app, but merely confirms that verification has been successfully completed. The app itself «Air-raid alert» nor does it collect or store users’ personal information.
How to enable tracking of missiles and drones via «Diyu»
To access the restored feature, users need to update «Air Raid Alert» via Google Play or App Store and complete the authorisation process via «Diyu» as suggested in the app.
Once confirmed, the user will be able to view an estimate the position and direction of movement of individual air targets. However, no login is required to receive alerts about the start and end of alarms, view threat levels or search for shelters.
The feature was disabled following a cyberattack on 1 November
The air target tracking map first went live on 17 October 2026. However, on the evening of 1 November, the app was subject to unauthorised interference. Users received false alerts about nuclear and chemical threats.
The developers temporarily suspended the system’s operation and subsequently resumed core notifications. The display of target movements remained unavailable until the security checks had been completed.
The Ministry of Defence has previously explained that the map shows only approximate data, rather than the exact real-time locations of missiles and drones. The absence of targets on the screen does not mean there is no threat. During an air raid alert, you must remain in a shelter until the official all-clear is given.
