Phrases with «nuclear strike»

A "nuclear strike" refers to a military attack where a powerful weapon called a nuclear bomb is used to cause massive destruction and harm to a target. It involves the detonation of nuclear weapons, which release an enormous amount of energy, causing devastating consequences such as extensive damage, loss of life, and long-term radiation effects. Full definition

Sentences with «nuclear strike»

  • That could be an asteroid impact on the earth's surface, a highly contagious and deadly disease epidemic, or in this case, an imminent nuclear strike. (slickstermagazine.com)
  • Discussing a computer - generated image of a destroyed Capitol Building in Washington that was posted to a jihadist forum, the Telegraph claimed, without any basis, «The SITE Intelligence Group said that the image, showing a ruined Capitol Building in Washington, was created by extremists as part of discussions about the feasibility of nuclear strikes against the US and Britain.» (thatvideogameblog.com)
  • Prime ministers can authorise nuclear strikes in two circumstances envisaged under the arrangements in place since the cold war. (theguardian.com)
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