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US citizens warned to prepare for NUCLEAR WAR over claims attack warning upgraded
THE US could be edging ever closer to nuclear war with Russia after upgrading its attack defence readiness, it has been claimed.
By Vickiie Oliphant
19:52, Sat, Oct 15, 2016 | UPDATED: 21:42, Sat, Oct 15, 2016
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DEFCON is an alert system used by the US military
DEFCON is an alert system used by the US military to indicate the current threat of nuclear war.
The system has five states of alert, increasing in severity from DEFCON 5 - the least severe - to DEFCON 1 - the highest level.
Currently, the levels is understood to be at 5.
But conspiracy theorists have warned the threat has secretly been upgraded two levels to DEFCON 3 - meaning the US could mobilise troops in as little as 15 minutes.
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Tensions between Russia and the US have continued to break down
The level was last upgraded to 3 in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 - with standby ordered for a potential rise to DEFCON 2.
Now website DEFCON warning system claim it has been upgraded again in a terrifying revelation.
While there are currently no imminent threats to the US, it claimed the situation is “fluid and can change rapidly.”
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This week Russia tested out the capabilities of its Topol ballistic missiles
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Russian citizens have been encouraged to find bomb shelters and gas masks
It is recommended that all citizens learn the steps to be taken in the event of nuclear war.
Conspiracy theory website DEFCON warning system
However it also highlighted the dying relationship between the US and Russia, citing concerns of all-out warfare between the bitter rivals.
A statement posted on its website read: “Tensions between Russia and the United States have reached levels beyond the cold war in the recent week.
“The situation between Russia and the United States is extremely fluid at the moment. In all likelihood as dynamic as at times during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
“At this time, the DEFCON Warning System feels that an increase to DEFCON 3 would be a prudent move.”
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President Vladimir Putin meanwhile has ordered the evacuation of 40 million people in a military drill.
He also transferred nuclear-capable Iskander ballistic missiles to one of its strategic Baltic regions last week, in what officials claim was part of regular military manoeuvres.
However many world leaders fear the moves are being carried out in preparation for war.
Vladimir Putin ordered the evacuation of 40 million people in a military drill
THE US could be edging ever closer to nuclear war with Russia after upgrading its attack defence readiness, it has been claimed.
By Vickiie Oliphant
19:52, Sat, Oct 15, 2016 | UPDATED: 21:42, Sat, Oct 15, 2016
DEFCON is an alert system used by the US military
DEFCON is an alert system used by the US military to indicate the current threat of nuclear war.
The system has five states of alert, increasing in severity from DEFCON 5 - the least severe - to DEFCON 1 - the highest level.
Currently, the levels is understood to be at 5.
But conspiracy theorists have warned the threat has secretly been upgraded two levels to DEFCON 3 - meaning the US could mobilise troops in as little as 15 minutes.
Tensions between Russia and the US have continued to break down
The level was last upgraded to 3 in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 - with standby ordered for a potential rise to DEFCON 2.
Now website DEFCON warning system claim it has been upgraded again in a terrifying revelation.
While there are currently no imminent threats to the US, it claimed the situation is “fluid and can change rapidly.”
This week Russia tested out the capabilities of its Topol ballistic missiles
Russian citizens have been encouraged to find bomb shelters and gas masks
It is recommended that all citizens learn the steps to be taken in the event of nuclear war.
Conspiracy theory website DEFCON warning system
However it also highlighted the dying relationship between the US and Russia, citing concerns of all-out warfare between the bitter rivals.
A statement posted on its website read: “Tensions between Russia and the United States have reached levels beyond the cold war in the recent week.
“The situation between Russia and the United States is extremely fluid at the moment. In all likelihood as dynamic as at times during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
“At this time, the DEFCON Warning System feels that an increase to DEFCON 3 would be a prudent move.”
Now world leaders fear Putin's moves are being carried out in preparation for war
Inside the Russian Army
Sat, August 6, 2016
A look inside the powerful Russian Army
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President Vladimir Putin meanwhile has ordered the evacuation of 40 million people in a military drill.
He also transferred nuclear-capable Iskander ballistic missiles to one of its strategic Baltic regions last week, in what officials claim was part of regular military manoeuvres.
However many world leaders fear the moves are being carried out in preparation for war.
Vladimir Putin ordered the evacuation of 40 million people in a military drill