'Powerful blasts' started significant gas leak on pipelines of Russia, Danish police say

October 19, 2022: -On Tuesday, a preliminary investigation into gas leaks from two underwater pipelines connecting Russia to Germany found that ” powerful explosions ” are causing the damage, Copenhagen Police said.

The findings appeared similar to a crime scene investigation carried out by Sweden’s national security service earlier this month, reinforcing suspicions of “gross sabotage.”

A lot of detonations on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines on September 26 sent gas spewing to the face of the Baltic Sea. The explosions are triggering four gas leaks at four locations, two in Denmark’s exclusive economic zone and two in Sweden’s.

Danish police added a joint group, which includes The Norwegian Police Intelligence Service, would be set up to further investigate the incidents.

“It is still early to say anything regarding the framework under which the international cooperation with Sweden and Germany will be working, as it depends on several factors, including which authorities take care of the case in the different countries,” the statement said Tuesday.

Danish police said it was impossible to say when the investigation would likely be finished.

Many in Europe are doubting the Nord Stream gas leaks resulting from an attack, mainly during a bitter energy standoff between the European Union and Russia.

The Kremlin has dismissed claims it destroyed the pipelines, calling such allegations “stupid” and “outrageous,” and says that the U.S. had the most profit from the gas leaks.