The Swedish newspaper Expressen published the first footage of damage to the Nord Stream gas pipelines.

This newspaper received an exclusive permission for the filming from the authorities.

The video, shot by an underwater drone, shows significant damage to the pipeline. Cracks, sharp edges and a lot of deformed metal can be seen protruding from some parts of the pipe. Traces of a very strong explosion can be seen on the seabed.

It takes a very large amount of force to damage such thick metal, as can be seen, Trond Larsen said.