根据解密国防分析 芝加哥是潜在的核目标 因为它在运输、工业和基础设施方面 起着关键的作用 Chicago is a potential nuclear target due to its key transportation, industrial, and infrastructure roles, according to declassified defense analyses.

芝加哥作为运输枢纽、工业中心和重要基础设施的所在地,具有战略意义,因此被列为主要核目标之一。 Chicago is included among major nuclear targets due to its strategic significance as a transportation hub, industrial center, and home to critical infrastructure. 该市广泛的铁路和航空网络及其在能源和制造业中的作用使其成为国防规划的高价值目标。 The city's extensive rail and air networks, along with its role in energy and manufacturing, make it a high-value target in defense planning. 虽然尚未公布官方确认,但解密军事文件和国防分析表明,芝加哥的经济和后勤重要性有助于将其列入潜在目标清单。 While no official confirmation has been released, declassified military documents and defense analyses suggest that Chicago's economic and logistical importance contribute to its placement on potential target lists.