Words were spoken about a possible attack on Norway. It concerns a specific company
Russian military expert Aleksandr Stepanov stated that Kongsberg production facilities in Norway are a „legitimate target” for Russia. His statement came after Russian reports that Ukraine had used „Rusty Dagger” missiles. The Norwegian company is involved in the production of this weapon.
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Russia claims that on Tuesday, 10 November, Ukraine used “Rusty Dagger” missiles to attack its territory. Kongsberg is involved in their production following its acquisition of the American missile manufacturer Zone 5. It is precisely this fact that Stepanov links to his statement concerning Norway. His words were published by the Russian state-controlled TASS news agency.
He pointed to Kongsberg facilities. He speaks of “legitimate targets”
Stepanov stated that Kongsberg production facilities in Norway became a target following attacks on Russian sites. According to him, they should be destroyed because they allegedly pose a threat as part of NATO’s military-industrial infrastructure. The expert said this in an interview with TASS. However, it was not an official declaration by the Russian authorities.
Aleksandr Stepanov works as a military expert at the Institute of Law and National Security at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. Russia also claims that it shot down four “Rusty Dagger” missiles over the past 24 hours. Stepanov went further in his remarks. He stated that the list of Western production facilities should be expanded to include the entire Norwegian defence industry.
Aleksandr Stepanov works as a military expert at the Institute of Law and National Security at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. Russia also claims that it shot down four “Rusty Dagger” missiles over the past 24 hours. Stepanov went further in his remarks. He stated that the list of Western production facilities should be expanded to include the entire Norwegian defence industry.
Kongsberg Gruppen cooperates, among others, with companies and military authorities in Ukraine and Poland.Photo: Kongsberg Gruppen
Kongsberg acquired a missile manufacturer. Norway cooperates with Ukraine
In the summer, Kongsberg finalised its acquisition of the American company Zone 5. The company produces “Rusty Dagger” missiles, which the Russian side reported had been used. This means that Kongsberg is involved in their production. This connection became the basis for Stepanov’s statement about Norwegian facilities.
Norway and Kongsberg also cooperate with Ukraine on several air defence projects. The contacts therefore concern more than one type of weaponry. The cooperation was also discussed at the political level. During a visit to Norway, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of Kongsberg.
Norway and Kongsberg also cooperate with Ukraine on several air defence projects. The contacts therefore concern more than one type of weaponry. The cooperation was also discussed at the political level. During a visit to Norway, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of Kongsberg.
The meeting took place while Zelenskyy was in Norway in connection with the funeral of King Harald. Talks with Kongsberg representatives formed part of Ukraine’s ongoing cooperation with Norway in the field of air defence. Stepanov’s statement, meanwhile, was presented by TASS as the opinion of an expert rather than that of Russia’s official authorities.
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