Troops prepared for ‘massive attack’ on Norway-Russia border

There are concerns in Norway about the risks of a “massive attack” from Russia, says FFI Research Director Espen Skjelland.

Analysts suggest Finnmark would be in Moscow’s sights if Russia went to war with any NATO member.

Mr Skjelland said there are strategic bases in the Kola Peninsula, just across the Norwegian border.

“For Russia, they need to protect their bases, what we call the Bastion, so they have the Bastion defence so we think it may strengthen their defence, under certain circumstances, to attack north Norway,” Mr Skjelland said.

“We have been very concerned about the risks for a massive attack from Russia."