The worst situation since World War II. The interview warns against dramatic scenarios
PST predicts acts of sabotage in Norway over the next year that could lead to human deaths
Quick Look
- The Norwegian Security Service warns that within the next year Russia may carry out acts of sabotage in Norway, including arson, use of explosives, threats and assassinations, which may lead to the death of people.
- The aim of the actions is to cause chaos, weaken cooperation with other countries and discourage Norway from supporting Ukraine.
- The warnings concern critical infrastructure, arms plants, logistics and energy companies throughout the country, not only in the border regions.
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Why It Matters
The Norwegian Security Service (PST) warns about a serious threat from Russian intelligence services. According to the latest findings, within the next year Russia may carry out acts of sabotage in Norway, which may result in people dying. In April 2025, hackers took control of the Bremanger dam, and in August, the Server Killers group attacked Norwegian state services.
The Norwegian Security Service (PST) warns about a serious threat from Russian intelligence services. According to the latest findings, within the next year Russia may carry out acts of sabotage in Norway, which may result in people dying.
Inger Haugland, director of the PST department responsible for threats from foreign countries, emphasized in an interview with the NTB agency that the situation is becoming more and more tense. "There are good reasons to expect that Russian intelligence will carry out acts of sabotage in Norway in the coming year," Haugland said.
Information provided by Norwegian counterintelligence shows that not only critical infrastructure facilities are at risk, but also people's lives. Possible sabotage activities include arson, use of explosives, threats and assassinations. "We must be prepared for all scenarios. Also for larger and more serious acts of sabotage that may lead to the death of people," Haugland warned.
PST reports that people associated with Russian intelligence are conducting reconnaissance of Norwegian infrastructure and potential targets. Arms plants, companies cooperating with the military, logistics companies and energy infrastructure may be targeted - and not only in border regions.
According to Norwegian counterintelligence, the aim of Russian actions is to cause social unrest, weaken Norway's cooperation with other countries and discourage Oslo from further supporting Ukraine. PST emphasizes that the Russian services are ready to take increasing risks to achieve their goals.
Justice Minister Astri Aas-Hansen does not hide the seriousness of the situation in an interview with the "Aftenposten" daily. In her opinion, Norway is currently in the most serious security situation since World War II.
The counterintelligence warnings are not groundless. In April 2025, hackers took control of the Bremanger dam, which led to an uncontrolled flow of water for four hours. The attack was attributed to pro-Russian cybercriminals. In turn, in August this year, the Server Killers group admitted to a cyber attack on Norwegian state services, paralyzing the administration, tax and health care systems for many days.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Norway will strengthen security measures around critical infrastructure in response to PST warnings
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific critical infrastructure facilities are most at risk?
- What security measures does Norway plan to implement in response to these threats?
- Is there evidence of a direct link between the Russian government and the planned acts of sabotage?
