Nord Stream Attack: Could Ukraine Be to Blame?

Nord Stream Sabotage: Unraveling the Mystery

In autumn 2022, during the peak of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, which supplied Russian gas to Germany, were unexpectedly sabotaged.
The explosions rendered the pipelines inoperable, causing a significant gas leak in the North Sea and leading Russia to halt its supplies.

The blasts occurred near the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea.
At the time, Nord Stream 1 was operational and delivering natural gas to Germany, while Nord Stream 2 was not yet active but was set to start soon.
It quickly became apparent that this was no accident; it was a clear sabotage designed to cripple Russia’s energy capabilities and inflict economic damage.
However, the quest for those responsible remains ongoing, as they have yet to be identified.

The investigations have been initiated by Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office, with Sweden also launching an inquiry.
While it’s easy to speculate about the involvement of the United States and Ukraine, given their adversarial stance toward Russia and potential motives for damaging Putin’s regime, both countries have consistently denied any responsibility or participation in the incident.

New Revelations from Germany’s Spiegel

Recent revelations by the German newspaper Spiegel suggest a direct Ukrainian involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
According to their report, the operation was approved two years ago by Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, Valery Zaluzhny.

The operation allegedly cost $300,000 and was privately financed.
Zaluzhny supposedly gave his consent to proceed, despite initial approval from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who later reversed his decision under guidance from the CIA.
Nonetheless, actions seemed to have been taken against the president’s orders.

President Zelenskyy has persistently denied the involvement of his government in the sabotage.
Reports suggest that a team of around six civilian Ukrainian divers was responsible for executing the sabotage plan, orchestrated by former Ukrainian intelligence agent Roman Tschervinsky, who guided the operation approved by Zaluzhny.

Ongoing Investigations

The investigation continues to seek out those who physically placed the explosive charges on the pipeline, leading to its destruction in various sections.
Allegedly, these civilians arrived at the site using a rented yacht, with one member being a woman, reportedly, to create a cover story and present themselves as mere tourists.

Two years after this incident, the details and responsibilities remain murky.
The German Federal Prosecutor’s Office is leading the inquiry, while the Ukrainian presidential office firmly rejects the allegations, branding them “absolute absurdity.” Mykhailo Podolyak, a presidential advisor, stated, “There was no practical sense in such actions for Ukraine.” An insider involved in the case expressed amusement at media speculations regarding complex operations involving intelligence services, submarines, drones, and satellites.

For further information, visit the original article on Spiegel’s website.