Barents Sea

Russian Cruiser Fires Artillery Near Norway Border

The Russian Northern Fleet’s cruiser Marshal Ustinov conducted artillery exercises in the Barents Sea, successfully striking targets near the Rybachii Peninsula, approximately 20 kilometers from the Norwegian border. These drills, the second this month, also included anti-submarine, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone training, as well as missile firings. Accompanying vessels included a nuclear submarine, frigate Admiral Kasatonov, and other anti-submarine vessels. Such exercises near the Rybachii Peninsula are not uncommon.

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Russia says it scrambled fighter jets to intercept U.S. bomber planes over Barents Sea

Thoughts on Russia scrambling fighter jets to intercept U.S. bomber planes over the Barents Sea:

It’s no surprise that Russia is claiming they scrambled fighter jets to intercept U.S. bomber planes over the Barents Sea. As a Norwegian, living in close proximity to Russia, these constant back and forth encounters are all too familiar. Russian bombers flying at our borders and then turning away at the last second has been a recurring annoyance since the 90s. The same goes for other neighboring countries like Finland, the Baltics, and even the U.S., who have to deal with these provocations on a regular basis.… Continue reading