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Nord Stream gas leak, traces of explosives on site = Sweden | Reuters

Sweden’s prosecutor’s office released a statement on the 18th, saying traces of explosives were found at the site of a gas leak at the Nord Stream, an undersea pipeline that sends Russian natural gas to Europe. Photographed in Nord Stream, Germany in January and March. (2022 REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke//File Photo)

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.

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