STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s prosecutor’s office said on Thursday traces of explosives were found at the site of a gas leak in the Nord Stream pipeline, which carries Russian natural gas to Europe.
It has been confirmed that the sabotage took place.
“The analyzes have revealed traces of explosives in some of the objects recovered. The investigation is very complex and complete. The identification of the suspect depends on the ongoing investigations. We will find out later”, declared the prosecutor. comment further.
Danish police said last month that a “major explosion” was the cause of a gas leak at two Nord Stream pipelines carrying Russian natural gas to Europe in September.