Russia has over 55000 nuclear warheads. Massive production occurred mainly after the 9/11 attack on U.S. soil. Many believe it to be in preparation for a 3rd World War.
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"Nukes" is a colloquial term for nuclear weapons, which are explosive devices that derive their destructive power from nuclear reactions. These weapons can cause devastating damage and are considered weapons of mass destruction.
'Nukes' are Nuclear WeaponsA nuke is also called an atomic bombOr it is called a hydrogen bombSplitting a single atom in half creates a nuclear explosionNukes cause great damageThey could destroy huge cities
Nuclear missiles can travel intercontinental distances, with ranges varying based on the specific type and design of the missile. In terms of speed, nuclear missiles can travel at speeds of several kilometers per second, depending on the missile's propulsion system.
Modern nuclear weapons have advanced in technology and capabilities through developments such as increased accuracy, miniaturization, enhanced targeting systems, and improved yield-to-weight ratios. These advancements have made modern nukes more precise, powerful, and efficient in their destructive potential.
An atom bomb is a type of nuclear weapon that relies on nuclear fission, while "nuke" is a colloquial term used to refer to any type of nuclear weapon, including both fission and fusion bombs. So, all atom bombs are nukes, but not all nukes are atom bombs.