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The Intercept Briefing

The Hunt for the Nord Stream Bombers

Sep 27, 2023
A documentary investigates the bombing of the Nord Stream pipeline, discussing suspects including Ukraine and Poland. It explores the independent expedition to film blast sites and highlights the suspicious activities of the Andromeda yacht. The podcast examines the size and placement of the bombs used and raises the possibility of United States involvement. It also mentions skepticism surrounding the attacks and Poland as a prime suspect.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Nord Stream bombings involved four separate attacks on the pipelines, with three out of the four pipelines being incapacitated.
  • Ukraine emerged as a key suspect in the Nord Stream bombings, with evidence suggesting involvement of Ukrainian soldiers and a connection to the crew of the yacht Andromeda.

Deep dives

Blasts Rock Nord Stream Pipelines

On September 26, 2022, a series of explosions occurred in the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea. Three of the four lines were damaged, with explosions hitting both lines of Nord Stream 1 and Line A of Nord Stream 2. Many countries suspected sabotage, and the list of potential suspects included Russia, the US, the UK, Poland, and Ukraine. The attacks raised tensions, particularly given the ongoing war in Ukraine. Investigations were launched by Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Russia, with each country holding different theories about the perpetrators.

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