Title: Revelation on the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines: a Ukrainian special forces commander involved
Introduction :
In a joint investigation by the Washington Post and Spiegel, new information was revealed about the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in September 2022 in the Baltic Sea. According to sources, a Ukrainian special forces commander, Roman Chervinsky, played a key role in this operation. This article examines in detail his role, the underlying motivations and the fallout from this major act of sabotage.
The role of Roman Chervinsky:
According to information gathered, Roman Tchervinsky was the “coordinator” of the sabotage, supervising the logistics of the operation. He allegedly supervised a team of six people who rented a sailboat under false identities and used diving equipment to plant explosive charges on pipelines. It is important to note that Chervinsky did not plan the operation himself and received orders from higher-ranking Ukrainian officials.
The motivations behind the sabotage:
Although exact responsibilities remain unclear, the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage operation was allegedly designed to cut off a major Russian gas export route to Europe. With tensions already heightened following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, this act was intended to create additional pressure on the Russian government. However, it is important to point out that the real reason behind this operation is still up for debate.
Reactions and implications:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has categorically denied any involvement of his country in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. However, reports that the operation was designed by keeping Zelensky in the dark raise questions about the level of knowledge and consent on the part of Ukrainian authorities.
Furthermore, the consequences of this act of sabotage are considerable. Not only has it disrupted Russian gas exports to Europe, but it has also worsened diplomatic tensions between Ukraine, Russia and the United States. Accusations and denials come from all sides, without a definitive answer on responsibility for this act being provided.
Conclusion :
The alleged role of Roman Chervinsky, commander of Ukrainian special forces, in the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines was revealed in a joint investigation by the Washington Post and Spiegel. This operation had major consequences on Russian gas exports to Europe and exacerbated already existing tensions between Ukraine, Russia and the United States. While exact responsibility remains unclear, this revelation raises questions about the motivations and implications of this major act of sabotage.