The Swedish Security Service has confirmed sabotage on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines, Russia’s Prime news agency reported, citing a Nov. 18 statement from the security service.
Four leaks were detected on Sept. 26 and 27 on the two pipelines, which run parallel under the Baltic Sea carrying Russian gas to Europe via Germany, after explosions were heard (GM Sept. 30, p. 1).
Preliminary investigations completed by Swedish investigators last month had found detonations caused the ruptures to the pipelines, “with evidence pointing to a deliberate act” (GM Oct. 7, p. 1).
In its latest findings, as cited by Prime, the Swedish Security Service reported the investigation shows that the pipelines have been subject to “gross sabotage.” The service documented “a large-scale damage” on the pipelines and found “foreign bodies with a residue of explosives.”
The investigation continues with the security service working jointly with national police, army, and the coast guard.