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MSB Receives New Assignment from the Government
The government has tasked MSB and the county administrative boards with planning measures to strengthen the protection of the civilian population in times of crisis. The assignment will continue until December 2025.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Defense, the planning aims to protect the civilian population during heightened readiness and war. Measures such as the use of shelters, evacuation, and accommodation may become necessary in the event of an armed attack. The goal is to create a robust system that can be activated as needed to protect the civilian population during crisis situations. The mission will continue until December 5, 2025.
– Russia's aggressive warfare in Ukraine shows a particular ruthlessness by deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure. The lessons from Ukraine underscore the need for a well-functioning system for the protection of the civilian population in Sweden. This mission is one of several measures the government is implementing to strengthen this protection, says Minister for Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M) in the press release.