tactical nuclear weapon
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"We have all watched and worried that Vladimir Putin would use what he considers a non-strategic tactical nuclear weapon or use some demonstration effect to escalate, but in an managed risk escalation," Sherman said.
From Reuters ● Apr. 18, 2023
A tactical nuclear weapon is for use in combat, as opposed to the larger "strategic" weapons which are designed to cause massive destruction.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2022
President Biden warned Mr. Putin on Tuesday that it would be “an incredibly serious mistake” to use a tactical nuclear weapon in the conflict.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2022
He said that while the U.S. takes Russia’s threats seriously, officials have seen no indications that the Kremlin is preparing to use a dirty bomb themselves or detonate a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
“The response to a tactical nuclear weapon does not have to be nuclear,” Sagan said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2022
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