These US cities may be targets in nuclear war, declassified document sets alarm bell ringing

If reports are to be believed, a thermonuclear weapon of one megaton may create flash and heat four to five times greater than the centre of the sun. It will not simply be an end to life, its impact would be horrific and will bring catastrophic disaster with many unknown and cascading consequences. It may be dropped in your city. Yes. It is not a scene from a sci-fi movie or a chapter from a science fiction. According to 'The Mirror', a declassified document shows a map with US cities, most likely to be targeted in the event of a nuclear war.

Washington may be first target

Andrew Weber, former Assistant Secretary of Defence for the Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defence Program has said that the capital Washington DC will be the first target in any nuclear war. The Pentagon, White House, Congress and the entire administration set up are based in this city.

From Montana to Tennessee, no one is safe

The map also suggests that states like Montana and North Dakota with numerous nuclear weapons and launch facilities could be significant targets. Besides, on the western coast, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming have clusters of targets. Some of the targets include nuclear plants. About 90 nuclear plants are situated in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. They all are potential targets.

Financial institutions

In any nuclear war with the US, New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington DC, may be the most probable targets because most of financial institutions are located there. Cities like Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, and Philadelphia could also be caught in the crosshairs of a nuclear war.

Russia-Ukraine War

The threat of nuclear war and attack on the US cities gained significance because the Russian-Ukraine has been fought for more than two years and support by NATO and particularly Washington is known to everyone. Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that if he is left with no alternative and the existence of his country is at stake, he will not hesitate to use nuclear weapons. This situation has been complicated by the Israel-Ukraine War and now Iran's attack on Tel Aviv.

FAQs:

Which US cities may be targeted in a nuclear war?
States like Montana and North Dakota with numerous nuclear weapons and launch facilities could be significant targets. Besides, on the western coast, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming have clusters of targets. Some of the targets include nuclear plants. About 90 nuclear plants are situated in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. They all are potential targets.

Why New York may be targeted in a nuclear war against the US?
In any nuclear war with the US, New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, may be the most probable targets because most financial institutions are located there.