Japan's Nagasaki University Center for Nuclear Weapons Abolition Research (RECNA) released its latest forecast yesterday (7th), pointing out the casualties if Russia, China, and North Korea use nuclear weapons, and the United States also counterattacks with nuclear weapons.

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[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Japan’s Nagasaki University Nuclear Weapons Abolition Research Center (RECNA) released the latest forecast yesterday (7th), pointing out that if Russia, China and North Korea use nuclear weapons in Northeast Asia, the United States will also counterattack with nuclear weapons, and the death toll Probably as many as 375,000.

According to comprehensive Japanese media reports, according to the latest public report released by RECNA on the 7th, it lists the estimates of the atomic bombs that may be dropped and the number of casualties caused by countries and terrorist organizations when they simulate the use of nuclear weapons.

Taking Russia, which has launched wars in recent years, as an example, they pointed out that the Russo-Ukraine war has made it more likely that Russia will use nuclear weapons first, and the United States will not be able to stand by by then.

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The report mentioned that if Russia launches nuclear weapons in Northeast Asia, the United States will also use nuclear weapons to fight back. At that time, the two sides will drop a total of 8 atomic bombs, causing at least 375,000 deaths; An atomic bomb killed about 11,000 people.

In addition, if terrorists use smuggled nuclear weapons in Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan, 2.38 million people will die.

Regarding this, Tatsujiro Suzuki, deputy director of RECNA, pointed out at the press conference, "A nuclear conflict based on regional issues is very likely to develop into a global nuclear war within hours or days. I hope that all countries will have nuclear weapons. leaders with a deep understanding of the risks of using nuclear weapons."

According to another report, RECNA has been carrying out joint research on nuclear weapons with the United States, South Korea and other relevant institutions based on the concept of "avoiding the use of nuclear weapons" since 2021.