Sweden makes 'explosive' claims over Nord Stream sabotage, read here

Explosions that damaged Nord Stream natural gas pipelines were caused by sabotage, according to Swedish investigators.

A prosecutor said on Friday morning that explosive remnants were discovered on recovered objects, confirming the blasts were intentional.

Authorities in Sweden and Denmark are looking into four holes in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which connect Russia and Germany across the Baltic Sea and have become a flashpoint in the Ukraine crisis.


In September, pipes were destroyed by underwater explosions, resulting in massive methane leaks. Russia is suspected of being responsible for the blasts. In turn, the Kremlin has attempted to implicate the West, especially the British Navy, without providing any evidence.

The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines were both damaged in the Baltic Sea.

The Swedish Security Service earlier stated that undersea detonations caused substantial damage to pipelines in international waters off the coasts of Sweden and Denmark, raising suspicions of 'deliberate sabotage.'

The Swedish Prosecution Authority announced on Friday that the new research finds evidence of explosives in some of the retrieved articles.

This news comes as the Ukraine conflict continues to cast a spotlight on Russia's supply of fossil fuels to Europe, as countries strive for greater energy independence.

FAQs:

1. What and where exactly is the Nord Stream?
   Nord Stream is a network of offshore natural gas pipes in Europe that connects Russia to Germany. Nord Stream 1 and 2 are two different projects.
2. What is the location of Sweden?
   Sweden is located in the northern European area known as Scandinavia. Half of the nation is covered in lush, vast forests, with over 100,000 lakes dotting the landscape.