Finland is on high alert as it suspects a gas pipeline leak in the Baltic Sea was caused by a deliberate act of destruction, fueling concerns about the safety of Europe’s energy infrastructure.
The gas pipeline started leaking at the weekend in Finland’s exclusive economic zone, and people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday the investigation is proceeding on the basis that it was sabotage. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the leak was caused by an “external source” as he declined to speculate on who may be responsible.