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Bomb shelters to be built in ALL new buildings in Norway in ‘worst-case scenario’ amid Putin threats against NATO

Bomb shelters to be built in ALL new buildings in Norway in ‘worst-case scenario’ amid Putin threats against NATO

NORWAY is set to build thousands of bomb shelters as it prepares for the “worst case scenario” amid fears of war between Russia and NATO.

Norwegian government says creating security bunkers in all new large-scale buildings aims to counter huge ‘uncertainty’ Europe around Vladimir PutinIt is following move.

Two soldiers armed with rifles walk in the snow.

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Soldiers patrol Norway as fears of war between Russia and NATO loomCredit: Reuters
A 1944 bomb shelter entrance with people nearby.

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Norway stopped producing bunkers since 1998, but there are still a few left across the country.Credit: Norwegian Travel
Ukrainian soldiers fire a howitzer.

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The decision to build new bomb shelters comes as Ukraine continues to fight with Russia.Credit: Getty

It’s been almost three years since Vlad ordered his troops to illegally invade Ukraine and plunge the continent into chaos.

Since the firm conviction power Playing the aging despot, Putin continued to launch scathing attacks on all those who defend Ukraine.

It dragged on NATO in the conflict amid several frightening threats of war escalation if they continue to arm and finance Russia’s enemies.

NOW Norwaywhich hold a border with Ukrainefear that Vlad’s tyrannical rule will end after he claims his first country.

The bloodthirsty dictator would like to conquer more nations if he achieves victory in Ukraine as he seeks to rule the country. Europe with an iron fist.

Norway shares a border of more than 120 miles with Russia in the Arctic Circle.

They are also a founding member of NATO since joining in 1949.

Any attack against them will result in a rapid and immediate response from other members of the European alliance to ensure their security.

In light of Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine, the Norwegian government is considering strengthening its security measures.

They discussed more than 100 methods to help reassure civilian preparedness on January 10, during a crucial debate on national security.

Inside Finland’s ‘Arctic Sparta’ base for elite snow forces, on the doorstep of NATO and Russia

One of them is the plan to reintroduce the obligation to build bomb shelters in new buildings.

This practice was a common priority for years before being stopped in 1998.

Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl revealed that calls for additional shelters were due to the imminent threat of being attacked in the future.

He told public broadcaster NRK: “There is more uncertainty around us.

“We must take care of the civilian population, in the event of a “worst case scenario” of war or armed attack.

“In the future, we must prepare for a new era.”

The potential new legislation will apply to any building complex larger than 1,000 square meters.

Two separate shelters should be created, one of them protecting people against chemical or radioactive weapons.

The Norwegian Prime Minister aboard a Leopard 2 battle tank during NATO's Exercise Trident Juncture.

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Norway has previously hosted NATO training exercisesCredit: Getty – Contributor
Portrait of Vladimir Putin.

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Norway, which borders Ukraine, fears Vlad’s tyrannical rule will end after he claims his first country.Credit: SPUTNIK

The other will primarily be used to guard against more conventional weapons and will be similar to what was used decades ago.

These could be reused from metro stations or parking lots.

Mehl added: “Russia’s willingness to use military force to achieve political goals shows that Norway will likely have to deal with an unpredictable and risk-averse neighbor for a long time to come. »

Although future conflict is the primary reason for the bunker projects, they will also serve as fallback plans in the event of an emergency. weather report events or even another pandemic.

Government plans must be adopted parliament if they want to move forward.

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are also ready to strengthen their defense systems in the face of similar fears.

NATO’S WAR PREPARATIONS

NATO chief Mark Rutte warned that the alliance must prepare for war or its members will flounder in the face of Russian aggression.

The Secretary General recalled the days of the Cold War, when countries increased their defense spending to more than 3% of their defense budgets. GDP.

It comes as analysts told The Sun that NATO is not ready for a brutal war in the Arctic with Putin.

Despite the influx of NATO exercises in the region, troops will struggle to survive the war in frigid regions, they say.

Arctic security experts from the Center for European Policy Analysis warn Russia is already “up to no good” in the region and that China must also “be controlled”.

During the latest Arctic exercises in November, 3,600 American troops, Suedethe United Kingdom, France and other NATO members conducted live-fire exercises in preparation for war.

Colonel Janne Makitalo, director of the Dynamic Front 25 exercises, said the main goal was to prepare troops for the harsh conditions of the Arctic – now that Norway, Suede And Finland are all members of NATO.

He told reporters at the time: “It sends the message that we can train together and that we are developing our strengths.”

Joel Linnainmaki, a researcher at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, said the exercises were a message for Russia.

“These NATO exercises increasingly aim to show other countries, in this case notably Russia of course, that the alliance is united and capable of defending its members,” he said.

This comes as reports claim Russia is prepares to deploy Oreshnik hypersonic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons to NATO’s doorstep in Belarus.

Soldier in snowy camouflage aiming a rifle.

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NATO troops have been preparing in the Arctic in recent monthsCredit: Reddit
Close-up of Mark Rutte in front of a NATO logo.

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NATO chief Mark Rutte has warned that the alliance must prepare for war with Russia.Credit: Rex
Map showing the proximity of the Finnish military base Ivalo to Russia.