Unexplained leaks of Nord Stream pipelines 

An investigation is underway into three unexplained leaks affecting both Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which bring natural gas from Russia to Europe by way of the Baltic Sea. Neither pipeline was pumping gas at the time of the leaks. Nord Stream 1 stopped pumping gas to Europe earlier this month after Russia said sanctions prevented it from carrying out vital maintenance work. The newer Nord Stream 2 has never officially opened due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The CIA reportedly warned weeks ago that the Nord Stream pipes could be attacked, it has been revealed, after explosions opened three huge fissures in two key gas links that Western leaders say are the result of sabotage.