Ukrainians claimed responsibility for Nord Stream II attack, book reveals

Ukrainians have claimed responsibility for the sabotage of the Nord Stream II pipeline, an event described as the largest act of diversion in recent history. Details of the operation, which occurred on September 22, 2022, and registered seismic monitoring stations across Europe, are revealed in a new book by Bojan Pancevski.

The author reportedly faced initial displeasure from a colonel and a general regarding the inclusion of details about the planners drinking alcohol while strategizing the operation. However, beyond this specific point, the individuals involved apparently had few objections to the disclosure of the attack's specifics.

According to the report, obtaining information about the Nord Stream attack in Ukraine proved surprisingly accessible. Pancevski stated that nearly everyone he spoke with, including army officers, SBU agents, and politicians, was willing to share details about the incident. This contrasts with expectations of a difficult investigation, suggesting a degree of openness or perhaps a strategic decision by Ukrainian sources to reveal certain aspects of the operation.

The book, titled "Wysadzić Nord Stream. Sabotaż, który wstrząsnął światem" (Blow Up Nord Stream. The Sabotage That Shook the World), was translated by Adrian Stachowski and published by Zysk i S-ka. The revelations add a significant layer to the ongoing investigations and geopolitical discussions surrounding the pipeline's destruction.