How vulnerable to Russian attacks is Norway's power grid? | Focus on Europe

The Norwegian Army is working to secure its gas pipelines and infrastructure against potential attacks. A disruption could affect all of northern Europe.

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[Scaleyback]

The question NATO poses is how vulnerable to NATO attacks is Russia? If Russia attacks Norway then Norway will know how to instigate article 5 and Russia will be subjected to the full wrath of NATO's response. I doubt they will like it.

[Nabium]

It's weird how they didn't even mention that Norway has had two underwater cables cut already. Or that drones are constantly being observed near oil platforms and energy infrastructure. Those are the two main reasons for hightened caution. It's because it's already happening, not because they're afraid it will start. It's just on a small scale for now. And this report doesn't even mention it by a single word, just that one random richmanson tourist who got caught using a drone.

[omidpourhossein]

Putin needs to start fearing for his personal survival instead of fearing that he'll lose his war.

[puntmannoor]

There is no way in earth, Russia would attack Norway, only in a fantasy world.

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Parts of me wants Russia to mess with NATO because it would end fascist Russia much quicker.

[Unclemiffato]

Security screening is essential for your marlin workers!

Bravo to Norway 🇳🇴 ❤

[supervid]

I was also skeptical like this mister, before rockets start flying over my head

[jubmelahtes]

The power grid is likely pretty safe, the pipelines are another thing but we don't rely on those for our own use in a case there they would be destroyed it'd be way worse for Europe's energy than our. It'd hurt our economy tho

[occamraiser]

It will be safe and secure - like everything that doesn't rely on Sholtz.

[Luredreier]

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That translation leaves a bit to be desired.

[saarinmaki]

The North Sea underwater installations is patrolled by the German, British, French and Dutch navies as well.

[tonysu]

Any exposed infrastructure should always be monitored.
Ordinarily, underwater electrical cables and pipelines should be relatively safe from sabotage but Russia has the capability to damage so the lines have to be monitored and protected. Still, you'd think that nowadays that the monitoring can be accomplished largely by remote means, and automated. The human factor should be minimized unless you want to put on a show as a deterrrent.

[Szymusz]

I Trust in the norwegian Military 💯 percent.Really one of the most Professional Military in Europe

[ФеликсДзержинский-фш]

🤣🤣🤣 As we say in Russia, "The circus left, the clowns stayed."

[simonscowled]

Scare mongering. Norway should have 100% hydro power and export excess oil and gas

[Aj-vjez]

Norway is a beauty. U lovely people, keep your good hearts active.
And try to be friends with all your neighbours.
You need them at peace with you to Flourish.
Be safe and happy dear Norway.

[Christopher-ikhc]

We here in Norway have been and still are naive towards the possible national security threats that are occurying daily. And althought we are more cautious now and alerted. We still can't do as much as we hope when the people and the government hasn't provided the necessary funds for the Norwegian Armed Forces since the start of the 21st century. It's sad that as one of the founding members of NATO, we do not fulfill the 2% mark for military defense. And the fact that Norway is on a more international scale a notable force in economics, industry and technology. We need to be able to protect it!

[tvgerbil]

It is not possible for Europe to be independent of Russia gas and oil without Norwegian gas and oil. The problem is that Putin is the kind of man who uses very direct approach on his political rivals as well as economic rivals.

[efanferdiantowibowo]

European are afraid sending tanks to ukraine will trigger Russia to be more aggresive, like blowing up the pipe. But Russia also dont want to cause more conflict with other countries because their hands are full.

[jaggybot]

Oh jeez, I'm watching Occupied on Netflix and this feels very much like this situation.
Jeg elsker Norge!