> military implications of launching nuclear facilities. These become prime targets in times of conflict that can cause a ton of damage if successfully attacked.
As opposed to a nuclear explosion delivered by an ICBM?
I think the issue is that a small country or simply a terrorist organization that doesn't have ICBM capabilities could still conceivable cause a nuclear disaster through a lower tech attack on a nuclear facility.
As opposed to a nuclear explosion delivered by an ICBM?