Swedish security officials investigating a gas leak on the Nord Stream submarine pipeline between Russia and Germany have determined that an explosion near the pipeline was the cause.
Authorities say they are continuing their investigation to identify suspects, including analyzing materials recovered at the scene.
In the end of last month, gas leaks were confirmed at a total of four locations on the two pipelines of the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline that connects Russia and Germany via the Baltic Sea.
Two of these gas leaks were confirmed in the country's exclusive economic zone, and Swedish security officials investigating the situation said on the 6th, "The pipelines were severely damaged by the explosions caused near the two pipelines." I concluded.
After that, it will be clarified that multiple substances have been recovered from the scene, and the investigation will continue to identify suspects, such as analyzing these substances.
Regarding the gas leak of "Nord Stream", the Danish government continues to investigate the remaining two places, and the view that it is caused by someone's sabotage is increasing in Europe.
On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin has unilaterally accused it of sabotage by the West.