Ukrainian erotic actress Freya is linked to the Nord Stream sabotage, according to Bild (Photo)
The investigation into the explosion of the Nord Stream gas pipelines is ongoing, and the incident itself continues to spark debate among politicians and experts. Some view it as an act of sabotage against Russia, whilst others describe it as a blow to the energy security of European countries, particularly Germany. This is reported by The Public, citing Bild.
German law enforcement suspect the involvement of a group of Ukrainian nationals. One of the suspects was arrested in Italy and handed over to Germany.
The Wall Street Journal journalist Bojan Panchevski has revealed new details in a book about the gas pipeline explosions. According to him, he spoke to people who may have been involved in planning the operation and described a possible sequence of events. The author claims that a Ukrainian group, funded by private donors and led by two former intelligence officers, may have been involved in the operation. They viewed Russian gas supplies to Germany as a tool of Moscow’s influence.
According to the journalist’s account, divers, including civilians, were enlisted to carry out the mission. Among them was a woman whom he refers to as Freya. On Paul Ronzheimer’s podcast, Panchevsky noted that she was the most daring diver in the group.
The author writes that Freya previously lived in Kyiv, led an active nightlife and worked as a model, including participating in risqué photo shoots. She later took up diving and developed the relevant skills, including the ability to dive to considerable depths.
After the outbreak of full-scale war, these skills were no longer in demand in civilian life. According to Panchevsky, through acquaintances she made contact with representatives of the special services and agreed to join an operation involving complex underwater work.
The journalist notes that whilst installing explosive devices, she carried out important tasks, diving with heavy equipment and working in difficult conditions.
At the same time, he says, investigators initially doubted her involvement. During their checks, they discovered a significant amount of material, including her old photographs, and tried to establish whether it was the same person.
Panchevsky also writes that this woman is currently serving in the military and is involved in training soldiers.
In the book, the author does not name the participants by their real names and does not draw definitive conclusions regarding the role of the political leadership. According to him, Western intelligence services knew about the operation in advance and called for it to be stopped, but the full picture of events remains unclear.
The official results of the investigation into the Nord Stream sabotage have not yet been published.
