Reuters: New intelligence points to pro-Ukraine group in Nord Stream attack -NYT
(This March 7 story has been corrected to clarify that German media reported that the alleged perpetrators of the attacks used a yacht hired by a Poland-based company, in paragraph 16 )
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New intelligence reviewed by U.S. officials suggests that a pro-Ukraine group - likely comprised of Ukrainians or Russians - attacked the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September, but there are no firm conclusions, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.
There was no evidence that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy or other Ukrainian government officials were behind the attacks which spewed natural gas into the Baltic Sea, the newspaper reported, citing U.S. officials.
Reuters could not independently verify the report.
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WNU Editor: Ukraine is denying these reports .... Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream pipeline blasts (BBC). More here .... Ukrainian government denies involvement in Nord Stream pipelines sabotage (CNN), and here .... Ukraine responds to fresh Nord Stream allegations (RT).
Russia is calling the New York Times story a hoax .... New Nord Stream reports look like 'coordinated hoax' – Moscow (RT). More here .... Russian MFA says West uses tactic of leaks in Nord Stream issue, but truth will prevail (TASS), here .... US media leaks on Nord Stream sabotage intended only to confuse — Russian embassy (TASS), and here .... "Coordinated Media Hoax Campaign" - Russia Blasts NYTimes Report On Nord Stream "Monstrous Crime" (Zero Hedge).
US Intelligence Officials Tell The New York Times That Pro-Ukraine Groups And Russian Nationals Responsible For Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks
Intelligence officials suspect Ukraine partisans behind Nord Stream bombings, rattling Kyiv’s allies -- Washington Post
US intelligence sees 'pro-Ukraine group' behind Nord Stream sabotage: report -- AFP
Officials believe pro-Ukraine group may have sabotaged Nord Stream – reports -- The Guardian
Intelligence suggests pro-Ukrainian group sabotaged pipeline: New York Times -- The Hill
US intelligence says pro-Ukraine group behind Nord Stream pipeline attacks: report -- FOX News
US intelligence report blames 'pro-Ukraine' group for blowing up Nord Stream gas pipelines -- ABC News Australia
Pro-Ukraine Group Sabotaged Pipelines, Intelligence Suggests-NYT -- Insider