In response to NATO's provocation, Russia will retaliate by firing missiles at waters adjacent to Norwegian territory.

According to information at the disposal of the news agency Avia.pro, from 18 to 24 February 2021, the Russian military command plans to conduct massive missile launches in an area located north of the mainland of Norway. The launches, as expected, will be made not only by ships of the Russian Navy, but also probably by means of military aviation, and, according to NOTAM, the zone between Spitsbergen and Norway is called the zone of destruction of Russian missiles.

“Russia announces the launch of several missiles in the direction of the Bear Abyss area. "Russian Missile Engagement Zone" - reads a short notice to pilots (NOTAM) of a danger zone that has intensified north of mainland Norway. The warning was issued for the period from 18 to 24 February. Coincidentally or not, the Russian test site is located between 22 and 25 degrees east longitude, in other words, around the 24th meridian. Allied aircraft usually do not conduct exercises east of this line due to restrictions imposed by Norway. ” Major Brynjar Stordal, spokesman for the Norwegian Armed Forces, confirms that Russian authorities have declared a NOTAM zone over international waters between mainland Norway and Bear Island.- reports "Telegram" community "Notes of the hunter."

There are no official statements from the Russian Ministry of Defense on this matter yet, however, experts draw attention to the fact that Russian missile launches may be due to the deployment in Norway of four American strategic bombers B-1B Lancer, which will be located in this country. having a common border with Russia, on a permanent basis.