Ukraine denies any involvement in Nord Stream pipeline explosions

Ukraine has denied any involvement in last year's explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines connecting Russia and western Europe. US and German officials have found indications the perpetrators were linked to Ukraine.

March 8, 2023 . 3:45 PM

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Ukraine has denied any involvement in last year's explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines connecting Russia and western Europe.
US officials have reviewed new intelligence suggesting a 'pro-Ukrainian group' carried out the underwater bombings.
German daily newspaper Die Zeit reported officials investigating the explosions had found indications the perpetrators were linked to Ukraine.
The boat was eventually returned to its owner in an uncleaned state, and investigators found traces of explosives in the cabin.
John Kirby, a spokesperson for the US National Security Council, said the Biden administration would wait for the outcome of formal probes into the explosions.