EU Leaders Convinced That A Deliberate Attack Was Launched On Russia's Nord Stream 1 And 2 Pipelines

Daily Mail: Did Putin's frogmen blow up Europe's gas supplies? Western leaders blame 'deliberate' sabotage after Nord Stream pipe from Russia ruptured off Sweden causing 3000ft-wide bubbles and sending prices spiking

* Three leaks were reported in Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines near Danish island last night and this morning

* Pipelines are leaking gas into the Baltic Sea, with one area more than 3,000ft wide churning with bubbles

* Danish PM Mette Frederiksen has said her government believes the leaks were caused by 'deliberate actions'

* Ukraine also pointed the finger at Moscow, describing the incident as a 'terrorist attack and act of aggression'

* Latvian Defence Minister has called on Nato and EU's member states to jointly investigate the pipeline blasts

Western leaders have blamed ‘deliberate’ sabotage after the Nordsteam pipe from Russia suffered 'unprecedented' damage off Sweden - causing 3000ft-wide bubbles in the Baltic Sea and causing prices to spike.

Explosions were heard near the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipes where gas is now leaking into the Baltic from three holes, scientists have confirmed, while chronic safety concerns have led to a five-mile exclusion zone being imposed around the affected area.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said her government believes the leaks were caused by 'deliberate actions', adding that the gas supply pipeline will be out of action for around a week.

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EU Leaders Convinced That A Deliberate Attack Was Launched On Russia's Nord Stream 1 And 2 Pipelines

Leaders blame Russia-Europe pipeline leaks on sabotage -- AFP

European leaders blame sabotage as gas pours into Baltic from Nord Stream pipelines -- The Guardian

Denmark, Sweden view Nord Stream pipeline leaks as 'deliberate actions' -- DW

Nord Stream pipeline gas leaks labelled a possible 'act of sabotage' by European leaders -- ABC News Australia

‘Deliberate actions’ caused Nord Stream gas leak, Danish PM says -- France 24

Gas leak in Nord Stream pipelines likely caused by sabotage, Germany says -- FOX News

Polish PM thinks it's 'clear' Nord Stream leaks are act of sabotage -- EU Observer

Russia-Ukraine war: Sweden launches sabotage investigation after explosions reported near Nord Stream pipelines – as it happened -- The Guardian

Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely -- AP

Europe investigates 'attacks' on Russian gas pipelines to Europe -- Reuters

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