WW3 fears explode as Norwegians warned homes could be seized if Putin invades

There are growing fears Vladimir Putin could launch another invasion (Image: Getty)

Norwegians are being warned their homes could be seized if Russia invades the country, as fears over a possible World War 3 continue to skyrocket. Poland has also issued a frightening survival guide for all its residents in the event of a global conflict.

The warning comes after authorities in Oslo sent thousands of letters to citizens instructing them to be ready to hand over homes, vehicles and other key assets if conflict erupts. Norwegian military officials stressed the notices are a pre-emptive measure aimed at ensuring the armed forces can rapidly access essential civilian resources should the country face an invasion from Vladimir Putin’s Russia, amid rising tensions across Europe. Around 13,500 so-called "preparatory requisition" notices were issued this week, warning that cars, boats, machinery and even private property could be temporarily confiscated if the measure is triggered. Norwegian officials said the orders are valid for one year and are designed to ensure the military can respond immediately in a national emergency, stressing that the country faces its most serious security situation since the Second World War as tensions with Moscow continue to escalate.

Norway’s head of military logistics, Anders Jernberg, warned that the importance of preparing for crisis and war has "increased dramatically" in recent years, as the country ramps up both military and civilian readiness. The senior official said the security environment facing the NATO member is now the most dangerous in decades.

He added: "Our society must be prepared for security policy crises and, in the worst case, war we are undertaking a major build-up of military and civil preparedness."

The Scandinavian nation shares both a maritime frontier and a 198-kilometre land border with Russia in the far north, placing it on NATO’s frontline in the Arctic.