Danish operator of Nord Stream 2 claims gas leak south of Bornholm island

A gas leak has been detected south of Bornholm Island in the southwestern part of the Baltic Sea.

TASS with reference to the message of the operator of the Nord Stream 2 AG project that a sharp drop in pressure was recorded in the gas pipeline at night.

The operator's spokesman said there was "probably a hole in some place" along the pipeline. The normal pressure in the pipeline is 105 bar, it is now 7 bar.

"Tonight the Nord Stream 2 onshore site dispatcher recorded a sharp drop in pressure in Line A. The coastal services of Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Russia were immediately alerted. An investigation is underway," said a spokesperson for the operator.