Nordstream Pipeline Sabotage Timeline
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Three of the pipeline's four lines were severed.
That three of the pipeline's four lines were severed remains the single hardest fact of the case.
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Denmark closed its investigation in 2024 without naming a culprit.
In 2024, Denmark close its investigation without naming a culprit,
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Seismologists registered two blasts on the seabed on 26 September 2022, citing readings from the Swedish National Seismic Network.
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Russian officials claimed they had recovered fragments of a British‑made submarine drone near the site and tied it to UK operations in the region.
British‑made submarine drone… British Royal Navy Russian Ministry of Defense
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The UK Ministry of Defence called the claim a "lie".
The UK Ministry of Defence issued a rare public rebuttal, calling the claim a "lie" designed to distract from Russia's failures in Ukraine.
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Ukraine has officially denied involvement.
Ukraine has officially denied involvement.
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The CIA reportedly warned Ukraine against such an operation months prior.
The CIA reportedly warned Ukraine against such an operation months prior.
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Analysts argue Russia had already halted gas flows, making the destruction of the pipelines illogical.
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A commando unit of Ukrainians and/or Russian dissidents rented a small yacht (named the Andromeda) from a Polish company, sailed to the blast site, and planted the explosives.
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Intelligence leaks in March 2023 led to reports regarding a pro‑Ukrainian group.
Intelligence leaks in March 2023 led to reports regarding a pro‑Ukrainian group.
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The Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipelines, running from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea, were sabotaged via underwater explosions on September 26, 2022.
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Sweden, Denmark, and Germany open separate criminal investigations in October 2022.
Sweden, Denmark, and Germany open separate criminal investigations.
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Russia is barred from participating, prompting protests from Moscow.
Russia is barred from participating, prompting protests from Moscow.
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Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh publishes a self‑sourced article alleging U.S. involvement, triggering international debate.
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Hersh alleged that U.S. Navy divers, operating under the cover of a NATO exercise (BALTOPS 22) in June 2022, planted explosives on the pipelines.
He claimed the operation was ordered by President Joe Biden to ensure Germany could not back out of sanctions against Russia.
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Mainstream analysts noted Hersh relied on a single, anonymous source.
Mainstream analysts noted Hersh relied on a single, anonymous source.
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The White House categorically denied Hersh’s claims, calling them "complete fiction".
The White House categorically denied Hersh’s claims, calling them "complete fiction".
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Swedish investigators find traces of explosives on a recovered buoy, confirming it was a deliberate act of sabotage.
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Sweden abruptly closes its investigation, citing a "lack of jurisdiction" and hands evidence to Germany.
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- Ukraine has officially denied involvement.
collides with A commando unit of Ukrainians and/or Russian dissidents rented a small yacht named Andromeda from a Polish company, sailed to the blast site, and planted explosives. · Nordstream Pipeline Sabotage Timeline
- Hersh alleged that U.S. Navy divers, operating under the cover of a NATO exercise (BALTOPS 22) in June 2022, planted explosives on the pipelines, ordered by President Joe Biden.
collides with The White House categorically denied Hersh’s claims, calling them "complete fiction". · Nordstream Pipeline Sabotage Timeline
- Hersh alleged that U.S. Navy divers, operating under the cover of a NATO exercise (BALTOPS 22) in June 2022, planted explosives on the pipelines, ordered by President Joe Biden.
collides with A commando unit of Ukrainians and/or Russian dissidents rented a small yacht named Andromeda from a Polish company, sailed to the blast site, and planted explosives. · Nordstream Pipeline Sabotage Timeline
- The UK Ministry of Defence called the claim a "lie".
collides with Russian Ministry of Defense claimed the UK Royal Navy was involved, citing recovered fragments of a British‑made submarine drone. · Nordstream Pipeline Sabotage Timeline
- A commando unit of Ukrainians and/or Russian dissidents rented a small yacht named Andromeda from a Polish company, sailed to the blast site, and planted explosives.
collides with Hersh alleged that U.S. Navy divers, operating under the cover of a NATO exercise (BALTOPS 22) in June 2022, planted explosives on the pipelines, ordered by President Joe Biden. · Nordstream Pipeline Sabotage Timeline
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