<p>On September 26 of last year, a series of explosions that severely damaged Nord Stream pipelines shook the world, throwing Russia’s energy ties with Europe into jeopardy.</p>

<p>Now, scientists investigating the explosions have unveiled key details to the Guardian, putting light on events that still remain unresolved.</p>

<p>According to the details, after two initial explosions that damaged the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, additional explosions took place in an area north-east of the Danish Baltic island of Bornholm.</p>

<p>According to seismologists at Norway’s data centre Norsar, they found traces of four explosions in total. One of them took place in south-east of Bornholm and three in north-east of the island.</p>

<p>The explosions resulted in damage to both Nord Stream 1 pipelines and one of the Nord Stream 2 pipelines. Swedish investigators confirmed last November that these breaches were a result of man-made explosives.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine-based groups involved</strong></h2>

<p>Ongoing investigations indicate that either a Ukrainian-backed group or a pro-Ukrainian group operating “independently” of Kyiv's leadership carried out the attacks, according to statements from officials in the US and Germany.</p>

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<p>German investigators have focused their attention on a 51-foot rental yacht named the Andromeda, chartered by a mysterious crew consisting of five men and one woman, some of whom were using false passports.</p>

<p>According to German media, all evidence point to Kyiv’s involvement only. But obvious doubts emerge as it still deems unbelievable that a small crew of six people managed to blow up the pipelines which may have required challenging tasks, including deep and slow dives.</p>

<h2><strong>Prior intel was available</strong></h2>

<p>A leaked US defence document, as reported by the Washington Post, revealed that the CIA had received information in June 2022 from a European ally about a plan by six members of Ukraine's special operations forces to rent a boat and use a submersible vehicle for underwater activities aimed at sabotaging the pipelines. However, the document noted that this planned operation had been put on hold.</p>

<p>Some reports also emerged in Scandinavian media suggesting the presence of Russian ships with deactivated transponders near the blast sites in the days preceding the explosions.</p>

<h2><strong>About Nord Stream pipelines</strong></h2>

<p>It's worth noting that the Nord Stream pipelines are managed by two companies, Nord Stream AG and Nord Stream 2 AG, both predominantly owned by the Russian state energy firm Gazprom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Nord Stream 1 has been operational since 2012, Nord Stream 2 was completed in September 2021 but has yet to transport any gas. Controversy has surrounded Nord Stream 2 right from the beginning, with strong opposition from German allies, particularly the US and Poland, who were concerned about Europe's reliance on Russian energy supplies.</p>

<h2><strong>UN investigation</strong></h2>

<p>In July, the UN Security Council received a report stating that investigators had detected underwater explosives in samples taken from a yacht. However, they failed to establish the identities or motivations of the individuals responsible or whether a specific nation was behind the incident.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-reveal-crucial-discoveries-about-nord-stream-pipeline-blasts-heres-what-they-found-640086"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Scientists reveal crucial discoveries about Nord Stream pipeline blasts. Here`s what they found</strong></a></p>

<p>To shed light on the situation, seismologists harnessed data from various seismic stations in northern Europe and Germany, including the Swedish National Seismic Network and the Danish stations located on Bornholm. Employing sophisticated analytical methods, they were able to locate two additional explosions.</p>

<p>According to their calculations, the second and third detonations, referred to as NA and NB, were situated approximately 220 meters apart, with the third explosion occurring to the west of the second. Furthermore, the fourth explosion was located several kilometres southwest of the second blast.</p>

<h2><strong>Accusations by Russia</strong></h2>

<p>Russia upholds that the sabotage was carried out by agents of the US and Ukraine. "They are involved, one way or another, in this terrorist attack," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a regular news briefing in response to a question about the September 2022 blasts, without providing any evidence.</p>

<p>As per international law, the act of sabotaging the pipelines would amount to an illegal act since the Nord Stream pipeline is a civilian infrastructure project. According to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, destroying civilian infrastructure is not only a violation of international law, but a war crime.</p>

<h2><strong>What next?</strong></h2>

<p>Swedish investigators say that they hope to conclude the ongoing investigation into the sabotage by year-end. According to a prosecutor quoted by Reuters, once the investigation is done, it will be decided whether to bring any charges or not.</p>

<p>"We hope to conclude the investigation shortly but there is still a lot to do and nothing will happen for the next four weeks," Mats Ljungqvist said in an interview.</p>

<p>"By conclude, I mean that we close the investigation or take a decision to bring charges against someone," he said, adding that the ambition was to reach a decision before the end of the year.<br />
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On September 26 of last year, a series of explosions that severely damaged Nord Stream pipelines shook the world, throwing Russia’s energy ties with Europe into jeopardy.

On September 26 of last year, a series of explosions that severely damaged Nord Stream pipelines shook the world, throwing Russia’s energy ties with Europe into jeopardy. Now, scientists investigating the explosions have unveiled key details to the Guardian, putting light on events that still remain unresolved. According to the details, after two initial explosions that damaged the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, additional explosions took place in an area north-east of the Danish Baltic island of Bornholm. According to seismologists at Norway’s data centre Norsar, they found traces of four explosions in total. One of them took place in south-east of Bornholm and three in north-east of the island. The explosions resulted in damage to both Nord Stream 1 pipelines and one of the Nord Stream 2 pipelines. Swedish investigators confirmed last November that these breaches were a result of man-made explosives. Ukraine-based groups involved Ongoing investigations indicate that either a Ukrainian-backed group or a pro-Ukrainian group operating “independently” of Kyiv's leadership carried out the attacks, according to statements from officials in the US and Germany. Watch: Environmental impact of Nord stream leaks × German investigators have focused their attention on a 51-foot rental yacht named the Andromeda, chartered by a mysterious crew consisting of five men and one woman, some of whom were using false passports. According to German media, all evidence point to Kyiv’s involvement only. But obvious doubts emerge as it still deems unbelievable that a small crew of six people managed to blow up the pipelines which may have required challenging tasks, including deep and slow dives. Prior intel was available A leaked US defence document, as reported by the Washington Post, revealed that the CIA had received information in June 2022 from a European ally about a plan by six members of Ukraine's special operations forces to rent a boat and use a submersible vehicle for underwater activities aimed at sabotaging the pipelines. However, the document noted that this planned operation had been put on hold. Some reports also emerged in Scandinavian media suggesting the presence of Russian ships with deactivated transponders near the blast sites in the days preceding the explosions. About Nord Stream pipelines It's worth noting that the Nord Stream pipelines are managed by two companies, Nord Stream AG and Nord Stream 2 AG, both predominantly owned by the Russian state energy firm Gazprom. While Nord Stream 1 has been operational since 2012, Nord Stream 2 was completed in September 2021 but has yet to transport any gas. Controversy has surrounded Nord Stream 2 right from the beginning, with strong opposition from German allies, particularly the US and Poland, who were concerned about Europe's reliance on Russian energy supplies. UN investigation In July, the UN Security Council received a report stating that investigators had detected underwater explosives in samples taken from a yacht. However, they failed to establish the identities or motivations of the individuals responsible or whether a specific nation was behind the incident. Also read: Scientists reveal crucial discoveries about Nord Stream pipeline blasts. Here`s what they found To shed light on the situation, seismologists harnessed data from various seismic stations in northern Europe and Germany, including the Swedish National Seismic Network and the Danish stations located on Bornholm. Employing sophisticated analytical methods, they were able to locate two additional explosions. According to their calculations, the second and third detonations, referred to as NA and NB, were situated approximately 220 meters apart, with the third explosion occurring to the west of the second. Furthermore, the fourth explosion was located several kilometres southwest of the second blast. Accusations by Russia Russia upholds that the sabotage was carried out by agents of the US and Ukraine. "They are involved, one way or another, in this terrorist attack," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a regular news briefing in response to a question about the September 2022 blasts, without providing any evidence. As per international law, the act of sabotaging the pipelines would amount to an illegal act since the Nord Stream pipeline is a civilian infrastructure project. According to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, destroying civilian infrastructure is not only a violation of international law, but a war crime. What next? Swedish investigators say that they hope to conclude the ongoing investigation into the sabotage by year-end. According to a prosecutor quoted by Reuters, once the investigation is done, it will be decided whether to bring any charges or not. "We hope to conclude the investigation shortly but there is still a lot to do and nothing will happen for the next four weeks," Mats Ljungqvist said in an interview. "By conclude, I mean that we close the investigation or take a decision to bring charges against someone," he said, adding that the ambition was to reach a decision before the end of the year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>A Danish newspaper has claimed quoting the Denmark military that a Russian Navy ship was spotted near the Nord Stream pipelines days before the September 2022 blasts.</p>

<p>Dagbladet Information newspaper on Thursday reported that the Russian submarine rescue ship, SS-750, was spotted in the Baltic Sea just four days before the unexplained explosions near the pipeline that linked Russia to Germany.</p>

<p>The paper quoting Danish defence authorities reported that as&nbsp;many as 26 images were taken of the ship, which carries a small submarine that is designed to carry out underwater operations.</p>

<p>“The Danish military confirmed that 26 photos of the Russian vessel were taken from a Danish patrol boat in the zone located east of Bornholm on 22 September 2022,” the newspaper said, adding that the photos were classified.</p>

<p>The prosecutor leading Sweden’s investigation into the sabotage has acknowledged the existence of these photographs.</p>

<p>“I’m aware of the information from before…This is not new information to us,” public prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist said on Friday, AFP news agency reported.</p>

<p>He, however, did not divulge further on how the probing team intends to use these photographs for investigation, saying that it was “confidential".</p>

<h2><strong>Nord Stream blasts: Will do everything we can to stop western cover-up, says Russia</strong></h2>

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<p>Seven months have passed since the blasts and it has not yet been established who was responsible for it, despite criminal investigations launched by three countries—Germany, Sweden and Denmark—that border the pipeline.</p>

<p>Swedish and Danish authorities termed the blasts an act of deliberate sabotage. In November, Sweden’s Prosecution Authority claimed that residues of explosives and several “foreign objects” were found at the “crime scene” on the seabed, around 100 metres below the surface of the Baltic Sea, close to the Danish Island of Bornholm.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-russian-missile-strikes-kill-26-including-five-children-zelensky-vows-response-587174">Ukraine war: Russian missile strikes kill 26 including five children</a></p>

<p>In March, The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials have proof that a “pro-Ukrainian group” was responsible for the blasts, without the involvement of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.</p>

<p>At that time Ljungqvist said it was “still unclear” who was behind the sabotage, calling it “a complex case”.<br />
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“Our primary assumption is that a state is behind it,” he was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>Still, speculations about Russia's involvement haven't been completely ruled out. Last week,&nbsp;a joint investigation by Danish, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian public broadcasters last week found that Russia has been using civilian vessels to collect intelligence on military activity and critical infrastructure in the North Sea, Politico reported.</p>

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A Danish newspaper has claimed quoting the Denmark military that a Russian Navy ship was spotted near the Nord Stream pipelines days before the September 2022 blasts.

A Danish newspaper has claimed quoting the Denmark military that a Russian Navy ship was spotted near the Nord Stream pipelines days before the September 2022 blasts. Dagbladet Information newspaper on Thursday reported that the Russian submarine rescue ship, SS-750, was spotted in the Baltic Sea just four days before the unexplained explosions near the pipeline that linked Russia to Germany. The paper quoting Danish defence authorities reported that as many as 26 images were taken of the ship, which carries a small submarine that is designed to carry out underwater operations. “The Danish military confirmed that 26 photos of the Russian vessel were taken from a Danish patrol boat in the zone located east of Bornholm on 22 September 2022,” the newspaper said, adding that the photos were classified. The prosecutor leading Sweden’s investigation into the sabotage has acknowledged the existence of these photographs. “I’m aware of the information from before…This is not new information to us,” public prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist said on Friday, AFP news agency reported. He, however, did not divulge further on how the probing team intends to use these photographs for investigation, saying that it was “confidential". Nord Stream blasts: Will do everything we can to stop western cover-up, says Russia Seven months have passed since the blasts and it has not yet been established who was responsible for it, despite criminal investigations launched by three countries—Germany, Sweden and Denmark—that border the pipeline. Swedish and Danish authorities termed the blasts an act of deliberate sabotage. In November, Sweden’s Prosecution Authority claimed that residues of explosives and several “foreign objects” were found at the “crime scene” on the seabed, around 100 metres below the surface of the Baltic Sea, close to the Danish Island of Bornholm. Also read | Ukraine war: Russian missile strikes kill 26 including five children In March, The New York Times reported that US intelligence officials have proof that a “pro-Ukrainian group” was responsible for the blasts, without the involvement of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. At that time Ljungqvist said it was “still unclear” who was behind the sabotage, calling it “a complex case”. “Our primary assumption is that a state is behind it,” he was quoted as saying. Still, speculations about Russia's involvement haven't been completely ruled out. Last week, a joint investigation by Danish, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian public broadcasters last week found that Russia has been using civilian vessels to collect intelligence on military activity and critical infrastructure in the North Sea, Politico reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russian navy ship photographed near Nord Stream pipelines days before blasts: Report

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<p>A day after Russia accused British navy personnel of being responsible for blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines last month, NATO ally France has jumped in to UK's defence.</p>

<p>Reportedly, France's foreign ministry deputy spokesperson in a statement said the accusations are part of Moscow's strategy "to turn attention away from its sole responsibility in the war of aggression that it is conducting against Ukraine."</p>

<p>As reported by WION, the Russian defence ministry on Saturday released a statement wherein for the first time since the explosions took place, it outrightly called out a nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"According to available information, representatives of the British Navy took part in the planning, provision and implementation of a terrorist attack in the Baltic Sea on September 26 this year — blowing up the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines," read the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-accuses-uk-of-blowing-up-nord-stream-pipelines-529438" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Russia accuses British navy of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines, UK slams claim</strong></a></p>

<p>No sooner did Moscow release the statement, the UK also reacted and released a rather stern response.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To detract from their disastrous handling of the illegal invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defence is resorting to peddling false claims of an epic scale," tweeted the UK defence ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This invented story says more about arguments going on inside the Russian government than it does about the West," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sweden-refuses-a-joint-investigation-team-with-germany-and-denmark-to-probe-nord-stream-explosions-525697" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Sweden refuses joint investigation team with Germany, Denmark to probe Nord Stream explosions</strong></a></p>

<p>The two explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines were followed by unexplained gas leaks. Suspicious incidents were reported in the Baltic Sea off the Danish island of Bornholm.</p>

<p>Germany, Denmark, and Sweden have claimed that those were pre-meditated attacks to damage the pipeline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called it a ploy by the West after its sanctions did not affect Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sanctions are not enough for the West, they have switched to sabotage. Unbelievable, but it is a fact!," Putin had said in&nbsp;a live speech.&nbsp;</p>

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A day after Russia accused British navy personnel of being responsible for blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines last month, NATO ally France has jumped in to UK's defence.

A day after Russia accused British navy personnel of being responsible for blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines last month, NATO ally France has jumped in to UK's defence. Reportedly, France's foreign ministry deputy spokesperson in a statement said the accusations are part of Moscow's strategy "to turn attention away from its sole responsibility in the war of aggression that it is conducting against Ukraine." As reported by WION, the Russian defence ministry on Saturday released a statement wherein for the first time since the explosions took place, it outrightly called out a nation. "According to available information, representatives of the British Navy took part in the planning, provision and implementation of a terrorist attack in the Baltic Sea on September 26 this year — blowing up the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines," read the statement. Read more: Russia accuses British navy of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines, UK slams claim No sooner did Moscow release the statement, the UK also reacted and released a rather stern response. "To detract from their disastrous handling of the illegal invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defence is resorting to peddling false claims of an epic scale," tweeted the UK defence ministry. "This invented story says more about arguments going on inside the Russian government than it does about the West," it added. Read more: Sweden refuses joint investigation team with Germany, Denmark to probe Nord Stream explosions The two explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines were followed by unexplained gas leaks. Suspicious incidents were reported in the Baltic Sea off the Danish island of Bornholm. Germany, Denmark, and Sweden have claimed that those were pre-meditated attacks to damage the pipeline. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called it a ploy by the West after its sanctions did not affect Moscow. "Sanctions are not enough for the West, they have switched to sabotage. Unbelievable, but it is a fact!," Putin had said in a live speech. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

France jumps to UK's defence after Russia's Nord Stream blasts accusations

<p>The US is reportedly offering to help analyse audio recordings from around the time of the Nord Stream gas pipelines' apparent sabotage, CNN reported. Its most advanced underwater sound reading capabilities will be used to process the sonar signatures provided by Sweden and Denmark. This will help get a clear picture of what was in the area at the time of the pipeline explosions and what caused them.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/restoration-of-nord-stream-possible-says-russia-deputy-pm-report-521822">Restoration of ruptured Nord Stream pipelines possible, says Russia deputy PM</a></p>

<p>The end result will depend on the quality of the recordings. But at this point it is unclear if the recordings being provided by Sweden and Denmark are good enough or not. The processing of underwater sounds along with what underwater investigators find will play a key role in reaching a conclusion in the investigation.</p>

<p>Experts aren't fully relying on satellite images from the time since it was cloudy and might not alone give the full picture. Notably, submarines, torpedoes and vessel engines make a unique sound called a "sonar signature". The US has an extensive library of these sounds.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although, the US Navy has not confirmed any such development, it has said that it is open to extending any kind of help in the investigations. The Swedish National Seismic Network (SNSN) has said that it detected the explosions, but seismic recordings aren't at the same level as sonar recordings when it comes to quality, it said.</p>

<p>The US has analyzed underwater recordings provided by Sweden in the past as well.</p>

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The US is reportedly offering to help analyse audio recordings from around the time of the Nord Stream gas pipelines' apparent sabotage, CNN reported. Its most advanced underwater sound reading capabilities will be used to process the sonar signatures provided by Sweden and Denmark.

The US is reportedly offering to help analyse audio recordings from around the time of the Nord Stream gas pipelines' apparent sabotage, CNN reported. Its most advanced underwater sound reading capabilities will be used to process the sonar signatures provided by Sweden and Denmark. This will help get a clear picture of what was in the area at the time of the pipeline explosions and what caused them. Also Read | Restoration of ruptured Nord Stream pipelines possible, says Russia deputy PM The end result will depend on the quality of the recordings. But at this point it is unclear if the recordings being provided by Sweden and Denmark are good enough or not. The processing of underwater sounds along with what underwater investigators find will play a key role in reaching a conclusion in the investigation. Experts aren't fully relying on satellite images from the time since it was cloudy and might not alone give the full picture. Notably, submarines, torpedoes and vessel engines make a unique sound called a "sonar signature". The US has an extensive library of these sounds. × Although, the US Navy has not confirmed any such development, it has said that it is open to extending any kind of help in the investigations. The Swedish National Seismic Network (SNSN) has said that it detected the explosions, but seismic recordings aren't at the same level as sonar recordings when it comes to quality, it said. The US has analyzed underwater recordings provided by Sweden in the past as well. (With inputs from agencies)

Nord Stream leaks probe: US might offer to help analyse underwater recordings

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{18509e1b-7a64-43dd-a701-4a9d743b854b}{221}" paraid="1944772984" >The Swedish coast guard discovered a fourth leak on the damaged Nord Stream pipelines, Svenska Dagbladet newspaper reported on Wednesday. Three leaks had already been found by experts on the pipeline that runs from Russia to Germany and the fourth one was reportedly found on Nord Stream 2.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6891d57f-5a89-44f7-b4b6-dd95879b5d34}{195}" paraid="2071863735" >“Two of these four are in Sweden's exclusive economic zone," coast guard spokesperson Jenny Larsson told the newspaper&nbsp;on Wednesday. The other two leaks were in the Danish exclusive economic zone.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6891d57f-5a89-44f7-b4b6-dd95879b5d34}{195}" paraid="2071863735" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-18-million-without-power-as-hurricane-ian-causes-devastation-in-florida-520745" hreflang="en">More than 1.8 million without power as Hurricane Ian causes havoc in Florida</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6891d57f-5a89-44f7-b4b6-dd95879b5d34}{40}" paraid="1408120935" >“The fourth leak was on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, in close proximity to a larger hole found on the nearby Nord Stream 1,”&nbsp;the Swedish coast guard said, reported&nbsp;Reuters.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6891d57f-5a89-44f7-b4b6-dd95879b5d34}{13}" paraid="927815961" >The European leaders have already suggested that the reason behind the leaks can be sabotage – a claim that found support from even Russia. The leaders have already launched an investigation into the matter and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the leaks&nbsp;as “deliberate acts”.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b056ad39-91db-439c-aff1-e6c620aa841f}{193}" paraid="1459509816" >With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine getting intense by the day, a number of countries hinted at a possible ploy by Russia to weaponise the gas supply once again by causing disruption to the pipelines.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b056ad39-91db-439c-aff1-e6c620aa841f}{193}" paraid="1459509816" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/myanmars-suu-kyi-and-australian-economist-sentenced-to-three-years-in-jail-520781">Myanmar's Suu Kyi and Australian economist sentenced to three years in jail</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b056ad39-91db-439c-aff1-e6c620aa841f}{202}" paraid="2006659917" >However, the Russian prosecutor's office told the Interfax news agency that they have launched their own "international terrorism" probe into the incident, and will be cooperating with other nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fe5decfd-6305-4734-8485-a47ae28b4c8f}{101}" paraid="353279563" >Russia halted flows on the 1,224-kilometre (760-mile) Nord Stream 1 pipeline following the invasion of Ukraine, while Germany prevented them from starting the parallel Nord Stream 2.</p>

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The Swedish coast guard discovered a fourth leak on the damaged Nord Stream pipelines, Svenska Dagbladet newspaper reported on Wednesday. Three leaks had already been found by experts on the pipeline that runs from Russia to Germany and the fourth one was reportedly found on Nord Stream 2.

The Swedish coast guard discovered a fourth leak on the damaged Nord Stream pipelines, Svenska Dagbladet newspaper reported on Wednesday. Three leaks had already been found by experts on the pipeline that runs from Russia to Germany and the fourth one was reportedly found on Nord Stream 2. “Two of these four are in Sweden's exclusive economic zone," coast guard spokesperson Jenny Larsson told the newspaper on Wednesday. The other two leaks were in the Danish exclusive economic zone. Also read | More than 1.8 million without power as Hurricane Ian causes havoc in Florida “The fourth leak was on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, in close proximity to a larger hole found on the nearby Nord Stream 1,” the Swedish coast guard said, reported Reuters. The European leaders have already suggested that the reason behind the leaks can be sabotage – a claim that found support from even Russia. The leaders have already launched an investigation into the matter and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the leaks as “deliberate acts”. With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine getting intense by the day, a number of countries hinted at a possible ploy by Russia to weaponise the gas supply once again by causing disruption to the pipelines. Also read | Myanmar's Suu Kyi and Australian economist sentenced to three years in jail However, the Russian prosecutor's office told the Interfax news agency that they have launched their own "international terrorism" probe into the incident, and will be cooperating with other nations. Russia halted flows on the 1,224-kilometre (760-mile) Nord Stream 1 pipeline following the invasion of Ukraine, while Germany prevented them from starting the parallel Nord Stream 2.

Fourth leak detected in Nord Stream pipelines, says Swedish coast guard

<p>The Russian prosecutor's office on Wednesday said that an "international terrorism" probe has been launched by the FSB security service after the gas leaks were reported on the Nord Stream pipelines, the Interfax news agency reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea have been blamed on "sabotage". Experts have even said that various armed forces in the region are capable of such an operation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The leaks are at the centre of an energy standoff as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which caused an energy crisis in Europe, have escalated further.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Germany, Denmark and Sweden have clearly mentioned that they were attacks which caused gas from the two Russian-owned gas pipelines to pour into the sea. Although, the countries have not said who they suspect of carrying out the attacks.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, Russia has also said sabotage was a possibility. Moscow has slashed gas deliveries to Europe after the West imposed sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the European Union vowed a "robust" response to any intentional disruption of its energy infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The EU foreign policy chief Borrell said, "Any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is utterly unacceptable and will be met with a robust and united response."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Also, the French UN mission said that a United Nations Security Council will convene on Friday at the request of Russia to discuss damage to the Nord Stream pipelines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The French mission holds the presidency of the 15-member council for September.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Denmark's defence minister said after a meeting with NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg there was reason to be concerned about the security situation in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;Morten Bodskov said in a statement, "Russia has a significant military presence in the Baltic Sea region and we expect them to continue their sabre-rattling."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Norway has raised its level of preparedness as the nation's prime minister said on Wednesday that its military will be deployed near oil and gas installations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Norway's Jonas Gahr Stoere told a news briefing, "The military will be more visible at Norwegian oil and gas installations."&nbsp;</p>

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The Russian prosecutor's office on Wednesday said that an "international terrorism" probe has been launched by the FSB security service after the gas leaks were reported on the Nord Stream pipelines, the Interfax news agency reported.

The Russian prosecutor's office on Wednesday said that an "international terrorism" probe has been launched by the FSB security service after the gas leaks were reported on the Nord Stream pipelines, the Interfax news agency reported. The leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea have been blamed on "sabotage". Experts have even said that various armed forces in the region are capable of such an operation. ALSO READ | Nord Stream gas leaks may be the 'biggest and worst' ever recorded, raises severe climate fears The leaks are at the centre of an energy standoff as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which caused an energy crisis in Europe, have escalated further. Germany, Denmark and Sweden have clearly mentioned that they were attacks which caused gas from the two Russian-owned gas pipelines to pour into the sea. Although, the countries have not said who they suspect of carrying out the attacks. WATCH | After 'sham' referendums, a nuclear threat × Notably, Russia has also said sabotage was a possibility. Moscow has slashed gas deliveries to Europe after the West imposed sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the European Union vowed a "robust" response to any intentional disruption of its energy infrastructure. The EU foreign policy chief Borrell said, "Any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is utterly unacceptable and will be met with a robust and united response." ALSO READ | West vows to 'never recognise' referendums in Ukraine as Russia claims victory Also, the French UN mission said that a United Nations Security Council will convene on Friday at the request of Russia to discuss damage to the Nord Stream pipelines. The French mission holds the presidency of the 15-member council for September. Denmark's defence minister said after a meeting with NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg there was reason to be concerned about the security situation in the region. Morten Bodskov said in a statement, "Russia has a significant military presence in the Baltic Sea region and we expect them to continue their sabre-rattling." Meanwhile, Norway has raised its level of preparedness as the nation's prime minister said on Wednesday that its military will be deployed near oil and gas installations. Norway's Jonas Gahr Stoere told a news briefing, "The military will be more visible at Norwegian oil and gas installations." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia launches 'international terrorism' probe after Nord Stream leaks: Report

Unexplained leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines 1 and 2 that carries gas from Russia to Europe into the Baltic Sea continue to worry leaders across the globe. The gas leaks as a result of suspected sabotage has also heightened security concerns.

Fourth leak detected in Nord Stream pipelines; UN to convene on Friday over pipeline leaks

A series of unexpected leaks on two natural gas pipelines running from Russia under the Baltic Sea to Germany triggered concerns about sabotage Tuesday. The pipelines have been at the center of an energy war between Europe and Russia since the invasion of Ukraine in late February.

Leaks in Nord stream gas pipelines raises Europe's concerns about sabotage