(MENAFN) The Royal Danish Navy is reportedly conducting a diving operation near the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which was damaged by a blast. A Flyvefisken-class patrol vessel used by military divers has been seen along with two other military ships near the island of Bornholm, according to newspaper Berlingske. The Danish military has confirmed its presence but has not commented on the mission.
Last week, Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen announced that his government could corroborate a report by Gazprom, the operator of the undersea pipeline, about a strange object found near Nord Stream 2. The company sent pictures of the item to Danish authorities, while the Russian government made a formal inquiry through its embassy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned the object in a TV interview, suggesting it may be an antenna used in remotely detonating a charge. The discovery of the object and the damage to the pipeline have raised concerns about security and stability in the region, as well as the potential impact on European energy supplies.
The incident highlights the complex geopolitical factors at play in energy infrastructure projects like Nord Stream 2, which has faced opposition from some European countries and the US. The investigation into the cause of the blast and the object found near the pipeline will be closely watched by stakeholders and could have significant implications for the future of the project and energy security in Europe.
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