Monday, October 31, 2022

Norway's Military On Raised Alert Level To Protect Energy Links In Response To Ukraine War

DW: Norway raises army alert level in response to Ukraine war 

The Norwegian armed forces will do less training and more active operations, the country's prime minister said. Oslo is concerned about sabotage to its energy infrastructure. 

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday that his country's military would be put on a raised level of alert as part of increased security measures in response to the war in Ukraine. 

"This is the most severe security situation in several decades," Stoere told a press conference "

There are no indications that Russia is expanding its warfare to other countries, but the increased tensions make us more exposed to threats, intelligence operations and influence campaigns." 

The increased alert level would be valid from Tuesday.  

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WNU Editor: I am surprised that it has taken Norway this long to raise its alert level. Everyone else in Europe is on high alert. 

Norway's Military On Raised Alert Level To Protect Energy Links In Response To Ukraine War  

Norway Armed Forces Raise Readiness to Protect Energy Links -- Bloomberg  

Norway raises military alert in response to Ukraine war -- Reuters  

Norway puts military on raised alert level in response to Ukraine war -- The Guardian  

Norway raises military alert level after suspicious drone sightings -- Euronews  

Norway puts military on raised alert over Ukraine war fears -- The National  

Norway raises the alert of its Armed Forces for possible attacks on strategic installations -- News 360

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Protect the energy links from whom?