The damage to the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea has been caused by deliberate action. That said the Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen. According to her, there can be no question of an accident. It is not yet known who is behind the damage, according to the Danish.
Europe, meanwhile, has launched an investigation into major leaks in two Russian pipelines that spewed gas into the Baltic Sea near Sweden and Denmark on Tuesday. Sweden, in turn, launched a preliminary investigation into possible sabotage.
The damage appears to have been caused by explosions, Denmark said. The holes in the pipes are too big for an accident, such as if they were hit by an anchor. The damaged pipelines lie at a depth of 70 to 90 meters below sea level.
According to the Danish climate minister, it will take at least a week to close the leak. According to the German weekly Der Spiegel, Berlin had been warned weeks ago by the American intelligence service about possible attacks on the gas pipelines.
According to Sweden, the damage was most likely caused by sabotage. Stockholm does not rule out any scenario yet. Furthermore, the Swedes are ready to release military resources, if necessary. Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson says there is no question of an attack on Sweden. The country is in close contact with partners such as NATO and neighboring countries such as Denmark and Germany about developments.
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, spoke of sabotage.
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