Dellemyr told NRK that the blast struck the entrance to the embassy's consular section, but declined to elaborate on its nature or origin. However, in a subsequent statement to broadcaster TV2, Dellemyr indicated that investigators are not treating this as an accident. US Embassy in Oslo Blast: Eyewitnesses Describe Chaos, Drones and Armed Police For residents living near the embassy, the night unfolded with sudden and disorienting intensity. A 16-year-old identified only as Edvard told TV2 that he was watching television when the detonation jolted him from his seat. Damage Assessment of US Embassy in Oslo Blast: Minor but Significant Despite the scale of the emergency response, the physical damage to the embassy was confirmed to be limited.

Source: Mint March 08, 2026 09:43 UTC