President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attempted to halt an audacious plot to blow up the Nord Stream pipeline, but his top general proceeded despite his objections.
The September 2022 explosion in the Baltic Sea disrupted Russia's natural gas exports, affecting global energy markets significantly and leaving an enduring mystery.
Citing four Ukrainian defense officials, The Wall Street Journal claims the operation involved a crew of six divers who planted explosives on the pipeline.
The idea for the attack reportedly stemmed from a night of celebration among Ukrainian businessmen and military officers, financed on a modest budget.
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