Question 1

What is eTryvoga?

Accepted Answer

eTryvoga (eAlert) is a volunteer map and mobile alert app for air-raid sirens and other threats in Ukraine. The map shows active alerts by district and event markers — UAVs (Shaheds), missiles, glide bombs, reconnaissance, shelling, explosions. In the app you can get sound push notifications for the cities and regions you choose.

Question 2

When did the project start?

Accepted Answer

Ukrainian IT volunteers in Poland built the app in the first days of the full-scale invasion and published it on 27 February 2022. The team has worked without pause — day and night — ever since.

Question 3

Is this an official information source?

Accepted Answer

No. eTryvoga is an independent volunteer initiative and is not affiliated with state bodies, including the Ministry of Digital Transformation or Diia. The map and app help you get oriented, but take shelter only on the official alert signal.

Question 4

Where do you get the data?

Accepted Answer

From official and verified sources: the Ukrainian Air Force and its Telegram channel, SESU, regional military administration and city-council channels, and other regional monitoring. The team carefully cross-checks hundreds of sources before showing an event on the map or sending an alert.

Question 5

Why are alerts sent by hand, not by a bot?

Accepted Answer

Because every message is a responsibility to people. Volunteer eTryvoga operators verify the signal and only then press send. That lowers the risk of error and keeps the focus on the most accurate, earliest warning.

Question 6

What do the icons and event types on the map mean?

Accepted Answer

Each type has its own icon and colour: alert, all-clear, UAV, reconnaissance, missiles, glide bombs, shelling, explosions. The full list is in the “Event types on the map” block above.

Question 7

Are UAV positions on the map exact and in real time?

Accepted Answer

No. They are approximate — often schematic. Public data cannot support exact tracking of a UAV’s position or path. Markers on the map are highly simplified and can show the wrong place or direction.

Question 8

I see a UAV marker near my city. Does that mean it is close?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Always check the marker’s time on the event card: it can stay on the map for up to 30 minutes, so the picture may already be out of date. Some markers disappear sooner — when an all-clear is issued in that district.

Question 9

How do I see the current alert by region and district?

Accepted Answer

Districts under an active alert are highlighted on the map. In the feed you can open a district and see nearby event history.

Question 10

I saw a missile or a drone. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Go to shelter immediately and follow the official signal. If you see a suspicious aircraft, report it through official observation channels, including the ePPO app. Do not approach debris.

Question 11

What can the mobile app do?

Accepted Answer

The eTryvoga app sends sound push notifications about air-raid alerts, missile threats, shelling, drones, glide bombs, explosions, planned demolition work, and other critical information. You can subscribe to several cities or regions at once — useful if family is elsewhere. Available for Android and iOS.

Question 12

Is there a sound for new events on the website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In map settings you can turn on a sound when new events appear in the feed. For reliable phone alerts, use the mobile app.

Question 13

Where can I follow project news?

Accepted Answer

Telegram — t.me/UkraineAlarmSignal. Also @eTryvoga on Twitter (X), Facebook, and Instagram.

Question 14

Where can I open the Ukraine alert map online?

Accepted Answer

The interactive map is at map.etryvoga.com: active district alerts, threat markers, and a live event feed.

Ukraine air-raid map — live

Alerts in the app

Who we are

Event types on the map

Where the data comes from

Frequently asked questions