Russia and Norway are arming and practicing war in the north

Russia and Norway are arming and practicing war in the north
Russia and Norway are arming and practicing war in the north

On the Kola Peninsula in Russia, there are now a total of around 50,000 soldiers.

It shows, among other things, video footage from the Russian defense, NRK informs Dagsrevyen on Thursday night.

– They practice close to the Norwegian border. They have a practice field that goes just a few kilometers away from the border line, says Chief of Defense Eirik Kristoffersen to NRK.

The photo was published by the Russian Ministry of Defense on September 22, 2020, and shows paratroopers during a military exercise in southern Russia. Photo: Vadim Grishankin / Russian Ministry of Defense press service via AP) Foto: Vadim Grishankin / AP

At the same time, Norway is in the process of rebuilding its military presence in northern Norway.

The number of soldiers at Porsangermoen military camp is now 200, and the plan is that the land defense in Finnmark, which is controlled from the garrison, will be increased to 3,000 soldiers.

– The most important task we have is to prevent war. It is important that we have Norwegian forces on Norwegian soil, and that we are clearly present, says the Chief of Defense.

In addition, NATO and the United States have become more active in the region.

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