Following The American ATACMS Decision The Russian Whackadoodles Are Coming Out In Force: "....A demonstration nuclear explosion off the coast of Great Britain and France"

As noted yesterday, "The Decision To Allow U.S.-Made Munitions To Bomb Russia Sure Got Moscow's Attention". The article we linked was one of the saner examples. Here's another one, via Pravda.com (there's also Pravda.ru, it gets complicated):

The expert suggested a possible answer to the permission to strike deep into Russia

MOSCOW, Nov 18 - RIA Novosti. Russia should consider the possibility of launching a demonstration single nuclear strike in the waters near the coast of Great Britain and France after allowing Kiev to strike long-range missiles at the territory of the Russian Federation, Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, told RIA Novosti.

Earlier, the New York Times newspaper, citing unnamed representatives of the American administration, reported that US President Joe Biden for the first time authorized the use of American long-range missiles by Ukraine for strikes on Russian territory. According to the New York Times, Biden's move is related to information about the alleged presence of North Korean forces in the Kursk region. Later, Figaro reported that France and the United Kingdom also allowed Ukraine to strike at the territory of the Russian Federation using their long-range weapons.

"If, in addition to the White House's permission for Ukraine to use ATACMS missiles for attacks deep into Russian territory, Biden also agreed on similar actions by the United Kingdom and France to use the transferred British and French Storm Shadow and SCALP-EG cruise missiles, this already makes the situation explosive," Korotchenko said.

According to him, in this case, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to launch massive strikes with cruise missiles of British, French and American production on the territory of the Russian Federation.

"In this situation, the question may arise about a demonstration nuclear strike in the marine area near the coast of Great Britain and France in order to demonstrate Russia's determination in case of failure to take measures to curb such actions by the Armed Forces of Ukraine," Korotchenko said.

Russia has previously drawn attention to the fact that the United States has no evidence that military personnel from the DPRK are allegedly present at its base. And North Korea called accusations against Pyongyang of sending military personnel to Russia "dirty maneuvers" by the United States and its allies to mask their own crimes and prolong the conflict in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin previously stated that NATO countries are now discussing not just the possible use of Western long-range weapons by Kiev, in fact they are deciding whether to get directly involved in the Ukrainian conflict. The direct participation of Western countries in the Ukrainian conflict will change its essence, Russia will be forced to make decisions based on the threats thus created for it, he added. Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian leader, noted that the president's statement on the consequences of Western weapons strikes deep into Russia was extremely clear and unambiguous, there is no doubt that it reached the addressees.

Source: https://ria.ru

Fortunately, should it come down to actual nuclear war, various American government units have suggestions. As we saw in March 2022's "When the Ukraine war spreads to a NATO nation":

Should the war expand and, God forbid, go nuclear, Paris is the European capital that would suffer the worst effects from a single Russian 800 kiloton nuke launched on the Topol SS-25 missile:

Estimated fatalities: 1,606,610

Estimated injuries:   2,833,150

By comparison the same weapon used on London, again, a single, less-than-one-megaton bomb would result in:

Estimated fatalities: 947,080

Estimated injuries: 2,295,450 

Further east:

Berlin   

Estimated fatalities: 629,400

Estimated injuries: 1,281,850

Warsaw 

Estimated fatalities: 501,470

Estimated injuries:   792,920

 

Budapest

Estimated fatalities: 363,350

Estimated injuries:   770,220 

Prague 

Estimated fatalities: 359,720

Estimated injuries:   489,160

 

That is six bombs. Smaller ones.

We can't let things go nuclear. Period 

For comparison, the largest ICBM-launched U.S. nuke, 9 megatons, would result in:

 

Paris

Estimated fatalities: 3,940,720

Estimated injuries:   3,918,390

Moscow

Estimated fatalities: 4,200,750 

Estimated injuries:   4,916,950

The death toll at Hiroshima is estimated to have been between 66,000 and 120,000.

Should New York City come under attack, the powers-that-be have a plan.

You may recall that last summer the city of New York ran Public Service Announcements on what to do should the city be struck with nuclear weapons. From NBC4, New York:

‘So There's Been a Nuclear Attack'

...In the event of a nuclear incident, the PSA advises the following actions:

• Get inside: Move indoors and away from any windows.
• Stay inside: Close all doors and window, and move into the basement if you have one.
• Stay tuned and stay put: Follow media for latest details and watch for officials alerts when its safe to go outside....

....MUCH MORE 

The city's public health department also offers:

Emergencies Radiological Nuclear Incident - NYC Health - New York City
If there is a nuclear explosion affecting the city and you feel overwhelmed and unable to cope, or if you are concerned about someone else, you can find help by calling (888) NYC-Well (888-692-9355). NYC Well is a free, confidential helpline for New York City residents, available 24/7, with trained staff ready to take your calls and offer advice....

And nationwide. Regarding the Department of Homeland Security's Ready.gov website, we last visited in April 2022's:

Tips From The Government Should The Nukes Start Flying

From the Ready.gov nuclear explosion page:

An official website of the United States government Here's How You Know

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization
in the United States.

Nuclear explosions can cause significant damage and casualties from blast, heat, and radiation but you can keep your family safe by knowing what to do and being prepared if it occurs....

...Go to the basement or middle of the building. Stay away from the outer walls and roof. Try to maintain a distance of at least six feet between yourself and people who are not part of your household. If possible, wear a mask if you’re sheltering with people who are not a part of your household. Children under two years old, people who have trouble breathing, and those who are unable to remove masks on their own should not wear them....

....MUCH MORE

Roger that, maintain masking and social distancing, over.