Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines? | DW Documentary

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The attack on Nord Stream pipelines could lead to a widespread war, with suspicion falling on a Ukrainian special forces commando. Investigations link the explosives to the yacht Andromeda, raising questions about possible Ukrainian state involvement.

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  • The attack on the Nord Stream pipelines has sparked concerns of a potential widespread conflict, with suspicions pointing towards Ukrainian involvement, as indicated by the presence of a special forces commando and the use of military-grade explosives.
  • The intricate web of connections surrounding the Andromeda yacht, including rented by a Ukrainian man linked to a Warsaw-based shell company, suggests a complex operation possibly orchestrated by individuals with ties to Ukraine, raising questions about state complicity in the sabotage.

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Recent questions

  • What triggered the wide-ranging war?

    Attack on Nord Stream pipelines.

  • Who was suspected to be involved in the attacks?

    Valerii K, a possible accomplice.

  • What was the explosive used in the attack?

    Military-grade explosive HMX.

  • Who rented the Andromeda yacht?

    Maxim B. from Ukraine.

  • What company paid for the yacht rental?

    Feeria Lwowa, a Warsaw-based company.

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Summary

00:00

Nord Stream Attack: International Intrigue Unfolds

  • The attack on the Nord Stream pipelines is of historic dimensions, potentially triggering a wide-ranging war.
  • Suspects are tracked down in Ukraine, with a tip suggesting a special forces commando from Ukraine was involved.
  • German investigators identify a yacht, Andromeda, as a key lead, linking it to the explosives found at the crime scene.
  • The operation involving the yacht allegedly began in Rostock, with six individuals suspected of carrying out the attacks.
  • Explosions on Nord Stream 2 were detected, rendering Nord Stream 1 inoperable, leading to investigations in multiple countries.
  • Various theories emerge post-attack, including Seymour Hersh's claim of US involvement and suspicions towards Russia.
  • The crew of Andromeda, believed to be involved, was observed in multiple locations, raising suspicions due to their behavior.
  • The crew used fake passports, with one individual, Valerii K, suspected to be from Ukraine, potentially a Ukrainian soldier.
  • German investigators identify Valerii K as a possible accomplice, leading to a journey to Ukraine to locate him.
  • Valerii K's grandmother confirms his identity and military service, indicating he is under pressure and being humiliated.

19:32

Mystery Surrounding Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks Deepens

  • Valerij K. was suspected to be involved in attacks on Nord Stream pipelines, but there was no evidence of his presence in Germany or on the yacht, with no DNA traces found.
  • Valerii K. protested his innocence, suggesting his identity might have been used deliberately, raising questions about the bombers' professionalism.
  • Divers searched for the explosion crater caused by the attack, facing challenges due to poor visibility and limited dive time.
  • The explosion used military-grade explosive HMX, indicating a sophisticated operation beyond common terrorist attacks.
  • The Andromeda yacht was central to the investigation, rented via email by a man from Ukraine named Maxim B., suspected to have organized maritime services.
  • The yacht rental was paid for by a Warsaw-based company, Feeria Lwowa, believed to be a shell company with possible ties to Rustem A., a Ukrainian businessman.
  • Rustem A. refused to discuss the Nord Stream attacks, hinting at potential Ukrainian involvement, raising questions about state participation.
  • The German government received warnings of the attack beforehand, involving fake passports and General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, leading to suspicions of Ukrainian state involvement.
  • Investigators are still searching for the saboteurs and those behind the attack, with the Andromeda returning to Rostock without the culprits collecting their security deposit.
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