RUSSIAN NUCLEAR TARGETS IN AMERICA THAT ARE AT THE HIGHEST RISK
Talk of nuclear war is back to concerning levels as tensions rise globally. While it’s comforting that people have a track record of mostly doing the right thing so far, one wrong move could spell disastrous consequences for the whole planet. Therefore, Russian nuclear targets are a hot topic of discussion. Understanding the Russian nuclear targets in U.S. states is important for those within our military, government, and frankly, anyone looking to prepare for the potential aftermath of an attack. We say potential because there might not be an actionable step to take in that aftermath, because the possibility that these Russian nuclear targets might be hit also brings to mind prospects of the end of mankind. Related read: How Likely Is Nuclear War? UN Says Not Impossible
What Are Russia’s Nuclear Targets in the US?
Russian nuclear targets come in many different shapes, forms, and sizes. From a city perspective, there are several large cities throughout the U.S. that are likely Russian nuclear targets:
- New York and Los Angeles are the country’s largest cities. You’re going to have a target on your back when you’re a hub of economic activity, population, and even military importance.
- Chicago and Houston are next up. Both are sprawling metropolises with high populations and important economic centers that would disrupt the military and the country as a whole.
- If you were to go down the list by simply population from here, you’d find that Phoenix is up next. However, it’s actually less susceptible to the Russia nuclear threat than others, such as Philadelphia. The east coast and west coast both have concerns, but the East fairs a bit worse.
- Finally, Washington D.C. is one of the first cities, and to an extent, Baltimore, that really has to worry about a strike. However, it’s less about nuclear war strikes on the population and more about impacting our government as a whole.
Ultimately, larger cities are targets, but they aren’t all at the same level of risk. Truth be told, even these cities, with the exception of D.C., aren’t even some of the core targets Russia nuclear experts are looking to strike. Suggested read: Nuclear Deterrence: Keeping the World Alive Since 1949
Military Bases and Environmental Nuclear Targets
The UN has said nuclear war is back within the realm of possibility and seeing as that was back in 2022, it’s clear that these issues still pose a threat. This is because nothing has changed. Tensions are high with various nuclear powers and show no signs of de-escalating. Major U.S. cities are definitely Russian nuclear targets, but the military bases throughout the country are the Kremlin’s immediate goals. Specifically, large bases, radar sites, and facilities that are capable of launching nuclear attacks. Here are some of the locations of concern that Russian experts have called for striking in the past:
- Barksdale AFB
- F.E. Warren AFB
- Hill AFB
- Jim Creek Naval Radio Station
- Kings Bay Naval Base
- Kirtland AFB
- Malmstrom AFB
- Minot AFB
- Naval Base Kitsap
- Offutt AFB
- Peterson AFB
- The Pentagon
- VLF Transmitter Cutler
- VLF Transmitter Lualualei
- Whiteman AFB
Additional military sites, particularly places such as Fort Liberty, Fort Moore, Fort Cavazos, and Camp Pendleton, are surely also Russian U.S. nuclear targets. However, there are less conventional areas of concern to contend with as well. Recently, Konstantin Sivkov, a Russian political scientist and apparent hater of Christmas, has suggested that Russia send a message by blowing up a major nuclear device over the North Pole. For many reasons, this is a really stupid, bad idea for the entire planet, but it's not the first of its kind. An attack on Yellowstone has been an area of concern for years. Should a nuke make it through, besides the typical devastation that nuclear warheads bring, it’s a bit unclear what would happen. But the idea is that it would activate the supervolcano that slumbers beneath the national park. Worldwide effects would be felt but none worse than here in the United States. Pollution, infrastructure loss, potential radiation, and much more are all on the table. Death tolls could reach more than 100,000 and the climate change toll would be felt around the world.
The Reality of Russian Nuclear Targets
Concerns and speculations have their negative and positive application, but for the everyday American, it’s a bit pointless to worry too much about such things. Yes, because the nation's military capabilities are the greatest on Earth, but there's also a simple truth that goes along with nuclear war: if it breaks out, we will likely all be dead. Targets being plural is not necessary. Should Russia launch a nuclear weapon toward the U.S., it could very well be the end of the world. Here’s why:
- A nuclear strike from Russia is going to cause retaliation from the U.S., NATO, and possibly others. Not only to prevent strikes from hitting but to respond using the defending nation's own targets.
- Getting hit by a nuclear weapon is going to obviously hurt and burn up millions of lives.
- Survived the blast? Here comes the fallout!
- Nuclear war would cause yearslong global famine, so even if you survive initially and have radiation suits and a decent supply of food, good luck.
- Remember when everyone bought up all the toilet paper during the pandemic? Society will collapse in ways we cannot even dream of.
A worldwide cooling effect will take place, the oceans will suffer major disruption, environmental destruction will continue. The list goes on and on. Whether it’s one or many Russian nuclear targets, the outcome isn’t good for anyone. Peace is the best option; nukes are simply humanity’s endgame. Read next: The Doomsday Clock Moved Closer to Midnight Than Ever Before