“Stoltenberg said that NATO is closely monitoring the situation in the Baltic Sea,” TASS quotes the text of the document.

In addition, the report says that the allies in the North Atlantic Alliance are in contact with the authorities of Sweden and Finland, and also exchange information with them regarding the incident.

Earlier, Nord Stream 2 AG reported an emergency on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

The operator also announced a pressure drop in both Nord Stream lines.

The locations of physical damage to both Nord Stream lines have been identified and are located in the exclusive economic zone of Denmark and Sweden.

It is impossible to estimate the timing of the resumption of the operation of the gas pipeline.