Russian activities increase
The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline turned a scenario into reality, regardless of who carried out the submarine incursion. an international intrigue turned propaganda battle between NATO and Russia. The explosions, combined with the feared risks, prompted Norway to raise the alert level by increasing patrols. In addition to being a member of the Atlantic Alliance, Oslo, after the invasion of Ukraine, increased the shipment of gas to Europe, reaching 30-40% of continental needs and becoming the first supplier. therefore an important source of energy with an extensive pipeline network, approximately 8,000 km, off shore platforms, infrastructures that must be protected with strict surveillance, continuous reconnaissance, intelligence. The Norwegians have long noticed intense maneuvers by the Russian device. The Yasen and Borei class nuclear submarines are a constant presence, frequent patrols by Tu 142 and Il 38 aircraft, inevitable appearances by fishing boats.