Northern Fleet Conducts Multiple Missile Launches Near Norway in the Barents Sea, Reports Say

Russia’s Northern Fleet conducted missile launches in the Barents Sea near Norway, prompting temporary restrictions for civilian shipping and aviation, according to reports. In one instance described by Norwegian-focused outlets, Russia warned air and sea traffic about an upcoming exercise-related firing in an area spanning parts of the Russian–Norwegian maritime border. Another report said the launches involved cruise or anti-ship missiles fired from submarines at sea targets hundreds of kilometres away, with the restricted zones set for safety.