Russia’s Nuclear Threat Targets Bossier’s Barksdale Airforce Base

Things are starting to heat up with the Russia situation. In a recent address by Russian President Vladimir Putin, he threatened nuclear war.

Putin claimed in his address that NATO and The United States are planning to "Strike Russian territory", and that's when the sabre-rattling began.

Putin added: "They must realize that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory. All this really threatens a conflict with the use of nuclear weapons and the destruction of civilization. Don't they get that?"

Putin also touted the Russian Military's RS-28 intercontinental ballistic missile known as "Satan-II" that he claims is ready for use.

Among the potential targets named, Barksdale Airforce Base in Bossier City made the list. Barksdale is home to the U.S. 2nd Bomb Wing.

In the article that broke this news a list of high-profile potential targets was posted:

The Pentagon

The Pentagon is perhaps the most obvious target. Located in Arlington, Virginia, it is the headquarters for the US Department of Defense.

Naval Station Norfolk

The US and the world's largest Navy base, located in Norfolk, Virginia. It has the highest concentration of US Navy forces. Around 100,000 air operations are carried out here yearly, equivalent to almost 300 a day.

Comfort Suites Kings Bay Naval Base Area

Another clear target as it is the base of the United States Navy, located in Camden County, Georgia.

Barksdale Air Force Base

Barksdale is a United States Air Force Base in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The base is home to the US' 2nd Bomb Wing.

Whiteman Air Force Base

Located near Knob Noster, Missouri, the base is home to the US' B-2 Spirit bomber – a heavy strategic bomber plane.

United States Strategic Command

Another potential key target for the Russians. It is responsible for the US' nuclear deterrence and cyber defense among other key roles.

VLF Array Lualualei

A facility in Lualualei, Hawaii, that communicates military orders to submarines underwater.

Kirtland Air Force Base

Home to the Air Force Materiel Command's Nuclear Weapons Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

21st Force Support Squadron

This is the US' Space Force unit based at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

Warren Air Force Base

An Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and one of three strategic-missile bases.

Minot Air Force Base

Based in Minot, North Dakota, it is home to the US' 5th Bomb Wing. The force is used to maintain and operate B-52H bombers.

Hill Air Force Base

Home of the Air Force Materiel Command, housing a variety of missiles, aircraft, and other military technology. Located in Davis County, Utah

Malmstrom Air Force Base

Located in Cascade County, Montana, and home of the 341st Missile Wing – an intercontinental missile unit.

Naval Radio Station Jim Creek

Primarily responsible for one-way communications to submarines, based near Oso, Washington.