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UK Identifies 106 Nuclear Risk Sites Amid Cold War

4/18/2026

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  • In 1972, the United Kingdom identified 106 locations at risk of a Soviet nuclear attack during the Cold War, including London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast, along with military bases and strategic sites.
  • The list also includes smaller towns such as Cambridge and Southampton.
  • The potential nuclear strike would be catastrophic, with hundreds of thousands dying and millions suffering radiation effects.
  • A website illustrates potential damage in various United Kingdom areas.