Sweden updates its Cold War-era warning booklet to include nuclear threats
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sweden will issue an updated version of its Cold War-era civil emergency advice booklet, updated to reflect conflict with Russia. The Scandinavian country said it will issue another update later this month, with the new version “adapted to better reflect today’s security policy reality” such as what to do in case of nuclear attacks. The booklet, “If Crisis or War Comes,” includes lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials said on Tuesday. open image in gallery A view of the city with Stockholm City Hall, center, in Stockholm, Swede Besides giving practical advice on cyber- and terror attacks, pandemic and environmental threats, along with conventional warfare, the 31-page booklet also carries items on self-defense, psychological defense, digital security and protection against air raids.
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