The CIA had warned Germany about possible attacks on its gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea several weeks before leaks in Russian pipelines to the country were detected earlier this week, according to reports.
German officials received the tip from the CIA earlier this summer, according to local reports that cited unidentified sources. A German government spokesperson declined to comment on the record.
The revelations come after two Russian gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea experienced massive leaks, with some officials pointing to possible sabotage of the infrastructure that is crucial to managing the energy crisis in Russia and Ukraine amid the war.
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Two explosions were recorded before the leaks were detected, with the first explosion occurring early Monday, followed by a second, stronger explosion that night that was equal to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, according to the Associated Press.
Nord Stream AG, the German company that operates the pipelines, will conduct tests to assess the damage.
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“Currently, it is not possible to estimate a timeframe for restoring the gas transport infrastructure,” a company statement said. “The causes of the incident will be clarified as a result of the investigation.”
