FBI begins 'nuclear incident drill' in New York amid fears of WWIII
FBI begins 'nuclear incident drill' in New York amid fears of WWIII
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Officials have begun a large-scale nuclear incident exercise in New York amid fears of WWIII. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the exercise includes military aircraft, personnel who will carry out scenario threats to be ready 'to respond in the event of a nuclear incident in the United States or overseas.'.
![[While the FBI emphasized that the exercise poses no threat to the public. It comes a month after Vladimir Putin warned that WWIII could erupt if the West continues 'escalating the situation' in his latest existential threat over the war in Ukraine]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/27/18/94561579-14330069-image-a-18_1738004201222.jpg)
The drills began Sunday, but the agency said the public may now see personnel practising out in the opening. The exercise ends on January 31. 'The training exercise will not pose risks to area residents. Please do not be alarmed by the activity,' the FBI shared in a statement.
![[A similar exercise was also held in North Dakota in October 2024, (pictured) called Global Thunder 25 (GT25). The purpose of GT25 was to enhance nuclear readiness and ensure a safe, secure, and effective strategic deterrent force]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/27/17/94568209-14330069-image-a-4_1738000718306.jpg)
The agency emphasized that such training exercises have been conducted twice a year across the nation since 2012. The exercise is meant to simulate a radiological attack, enabling response personnel to practice protecting public health and safety, providing emergency relief to affected populations, and restoring essential services.
![[Trump has called on Russia and China to hold talks about nuclear weapon stockpiles. That comes just one month after Putin threatened that the West could cause WWIII]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/27/18/94568553-14330069-image-a-6_1738000856966.jpg)
While the FBI emphasized that the exercise poses no threat to the public. It comes a month after Vladimir Putin warned that WWIII could erupt if the West continues 'escalating the situation' in his latest existential threat over the war in Ukraine. The FBI is holding a nuclear incident training exercise in New York, warning residents not to be alarmed. Pictured is a previous event in 2022.
