How to survive a nuclear attack if Russian invasion turns into World War 3

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fears of World War Three and nuclear warfare breaking out have rarely been higher. The actions of Vladimir Putin have been condemned across the world as US President Joe Biden has vowed to "sanction" Russia and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has branded the fighting "hideous and barbaric" and has vowed to end the war.

But Putin is showing no signs of backing down - so, how can the public protect themselves from a nuclear threat? In the case of a nuclear war, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US say: “It would have devastating results and there would be limited time to take critical protection steps.”They add that planning and preparation beforehand can decrease the chances of death and disease.The organisation also said that the first few hours after the blast are usually the most critical.They explained: “For instance, most people don’t realise that sheltering in a place for at least 24 hours is crucial to saving lives and reducing exposure to radiation."Other tips provided by the CDC include remaining face down on the ground straight after the blast, protecting yourself with a face mask and staying inside until told otherwise.The Centre also advises that people find shelter underground and limit ventilation to prevent radioactive residue brought by the wind.The news comes as Russian "seized control" of Chernobyl.

The violent attacks may have destroyed a nuclear waste storage facility, according to an advisor to the Ukrainian interior ministry.Fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces in the area in the north of the country may have led to the damage, according to NBC.For the latest breaking news and stories from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter.