Definition of «nuclear attack»

A nuclear attack refers to an act of aggression using nuclear weapons, typically by a country or terrorist organization. Nuclear weapons are incredibly destructive and can cause widespread devastation through blasts, radiation, and fires. A nuclear attack could result in massive loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, and long-lasting environmental damage. The threat of such an attack is a major concern for global security and has led to efforts towards disarmament and nonproliferation.

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The site also allegedly contained chats that discussed nuclear attacks on the western world. (thatvideogameblog.com)
Mrs May also shot down arguments thrown up by left - wing MPs that the threat of nuclear attack on the UK has diminished since the end of the Cold War. (thesun.co.uk)
Opponents also maintain that dropping sanctions against Iran will rejuvenate its economy, allowing it to send even more funds to terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, to reanimate its atomic facilities after a decade passes and to develop the ballistics necessary to launch nuclear attacks on American and Israeli territory — possibly even on New York City. (observer.com)
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Definition of «nuclear attack»

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