Fact-check: The article is based on reporting from DER SPIEGEL, a reputable source, but the claims of CIA contact with Ukrainian commandos during the Nord Stream sabotage planning stage are speculative and rely on unverified intelligence leaks. While the sabotage's connection to the Russia-Ukraine War is established, questions of US foreknowledge remain unconfirmed by multiple official sources. Current discussions on X show mixed opinions, with no definitive corroboration from verified reporting.
Nord Stream: How Early Did the CIA Know about the Pipeline Attack?
New reporting by DER SPIEGEL reveals that the CIA may have had contact with Ukrainian commandos involved in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage during the planning stage of the operation. This development raises significant questions about US foreknowledge and potential complicity in the attack on critical European energy infrastructure. The Nord Stream explosions remain one of the most consequential acts of infrastructure sabotage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.