In the wake of survival leaflets distributed in Northern Europe and a compilation of shelters in Germany, the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has published a nuclear attack survival guide. This guide highlights that individuals might have as little as 15 minutes to find safety following a nuclear blast.
Moscow has recently updated its nuclear doctrine and conducted a missile strike with a new missile, instilling fear in the West. Following this, Britain and France have indicated they are contemplating the deployment of their soldiers or mercenaries to Ukraine.
Simultaneously, Paris has permitted Kiev to target Russian territory using French SCALP-EG missiles, akin to the British Storm Shadow missiles, which are a joint production of the two nations.
Moscow has recently intensified its military campaign, making notable advances in eastern Ukraine and Kursk. In Kursk, Kyiv has conceded 40 percent of the territory it had captured. Meanwhile, Russian forces continue to push forward in eastern Ukraine.
On November 25th, the German government announced the construction of shelters and advised citizens to convert their homes, including garages and basements, into similar protective spaces.
Subsequently, on November 26th, the US government released a nuclear attack survival guide. Issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the guide highlights that individuals might have as little as 15 minutes to find shelter following a nuclear explosion.
According to Mirror US, FEMA delineates three essential steps for survival: Get inside, Stay inside, and Stay informed.
Government agency encourages U.S. citizens to prepare in advance by assembling emergency kits and locating nearby nuclear shelters
In the event of a nuclear explosion, it is crucial for individuals to seek immediate shelter in a robust building, preferably in a basement or an interior room far from windows. They should stay inside for at least 24 hours unless directed otherwise by authorities. It is vital to avoid going outdoors during this period, as the fallout can be extremely radioactive and hazardous.
The guide emphasizes that individuals may have as little as 15 minutes to seek safety after a nuclear explosion
FEMA warns that nuclear explosions can cause significant destruction, not only from the blast itself but also from subsequent effects and electromagnetic pulses (EMP). The agency advises U.S. citizens to prepare by assembling emergency kits and identifying nearby fallout shelters.
A nuclear bunker is a specialized enclosed space designed to protect inhabitants from radioactive debris or fallout following a nuclear explosion. Such shelters were commonly constructed as civil defense measures during the Cold War.
Recently, Sweden, Norway, and Finland have updated their “war instructions” and have distributed informational leaflets to their populations.
U.S. bombers intercepted by Russian fighters
Recently, two Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jets (Soviet-era twin-engine aircraft) intercepted an equal number of American Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses (long-range subsonic strategic bombers) near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad on the Baltic Sea.
The U.S. bombers were participating in joint exercises with Finland, which has a 1,340-kilometer border with Russia, amidst heightened tensions due to Western backing of Ukraine.
Russia ‘preparing response’ to new Ukrainian US missile attacks
Today, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that Moscow is preparing a response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ attacks with American ATACMS missiles on targets in the Kursk region.
“During the examination of the sites attacked, it was reliably confirmed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out attacks with US-made operational-tactical missiles The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation is monitoring the situation and preparing to respond,” the statement said.
The recent statements by Antony Blinken are noteworthy. The US Secretary of State announced that Washington is expediting military aid to Kyiv, aiming to strengthen the Ukrainian armed forces as they strive to stop the progression of Russian troops on the eastern front.
He expressed that the G7 finds the participation of North Korean troops in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine deeply troubling, and mentioned that Washington is closely observing the situation to understand the potential concessions Moscow might offer Pyongyang in exchange for its support.
