Emergency at Nord Stream: a possible sabotage

Pressure drop and leaks in the strings of Nord Stream and Nord Stream-2 pipelines, recorded in the last two days, could have been caused by sabotage. German and Danish authorities are working on this version, trying to find out the reasons of the incident. The leaks were first recorded in the waters of Denmark and Sweden.

"Damage that occurred in one day simultaneously on three strings of the Nord Stream offshore gas pipelines is unprecedented. It is still impossible to predict how long it may take to restore the gas pipeline infrastructure to operate properly," Nord Stream AG, the pipeline operator, said.

The day before, information about sharp pressure drop in both strings of Nord Stream and one inoperative string of Nord Stream 2 appeared. Danish authorities reported a gas leak near the island of Bornholm.

German daily newspaper Tagesspiegel, citing federal sources, said the events could hardly be a coincidence and seen as possible acts of sabotage.

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Today is the last day of the referendum.

Since early morning, local residents have been voting at stationary polling stations. People are in a festive mood, because the choice was made a long time ago.
#referendum

🇷🇺🇺🇦The first figures in favor of the referendums on the accession to Russia:

▪️Zaporozhye region - 98.19% in favor (data from 18% of votes)
▪️ Donetsk- 97.91% (data from 14% of votes)
▪️ Lugansk -97.82% (data from 13% of votes)
▪️Kherson - 96.97% (data from 14% of votes).

“Seismologist: Two explosions thundered near Nord Stream”: Swedish media suggest that the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines suffered as a result of deliberate attacks.

“The Swedish national seismic network recorded two separate explosions in the area of ​​the gas pipeline accident on Monday. The magnitude of one of them was 2.3, which is similar to a noticeable earthquake, and was recorded at 30 monitoring stations in southern Sweden.
Associate Professor of Seismology and Director of the Swedish National Seismic Network Bjorn Lund: “You can clearly see how the waves are reflected from the bottom to the surface. There is no doubt that it was an explosion."
@TrFormer 💤

The EUropoids and the US gauleiter in Belgrade had hysterical meltdowns over a document Serbia signed with Russia at the UN on Friday: demanding explanations, saying no one should be signing anything with Moscow, and even threatening to stop the (already laughably nonexistent) negotiations for EU membership... over a protocolary schedule of meetings for 2023-24.

No, really, a Serbian newspaper published photos of the four-page document and it's literally an agenda for future meetings. That's it. Doesn't matter: REEEEEEE!

Think about it for a second: a small country in southern Europe, not an EU member, surrounded by NATO satrapies — partially occupied, even (Kosovo) — and ruled by a government too weak to enforce its own laws against the desires of imperial ambassadors (as seen a few days ago at the "Europride")... and still the GAE seethes that it dared signed a protocol paper?

Sweet Diversity, why so insecure?

"Gazprom (Russia) rejects all demands of Naftogaz (Ukraine) on proceedings regarding the transit of Russian gas to Europe, will not pay for transit services not provided by the Ukrainian company and warned Ukraine about possible sanctions of the Russian Federation if the trial continues”
@TrFormer

🇷🇺 Zaporojie region (Central-Southern Ukraine) referendum

"Zaporojie" comes from the Russian words "Za porogom", meaning "beyond the doorstep of...." of what?
(Russia!)

🇷🇺 Ballot counting in Kherson

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"That's how it is during these referendums - they are shot, they are raped, and then people have to place an "X", while a soldier with a Kalashnikov assault rifle is standing next to them!" - Baerbock, German Foreign Ministry

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Germany, Annalena Baerbock spoke at the "Markus Lanz" program, 21.09.22

It is impossible to find words for this outright lies, this completely insane propaganda that the German Foreign Minister is spreading.

We have never seen Mrs. Baerbock here in Donetsk, in Donbass - how can she tell such terrible stories when we, journalists on the ground, provide tons of video materials, and hundreds of international election observers, ALL show a completely different situation?

A vivid example of brainwashing in the German media.

🇩🇪 ⬆️ The observer from Germany shares his impressions on the referendum procedure.

"The German media are calling this referendum - 'fake' referendum. I'm shocked about this," said Christoph Höretel.
He stressed that referendum is the opportunity for Donbass people to determine their own future."

"All the procedures are very well regulated <...>, due to security reasons it's acceptable" conclude Christoph.

‘Huge problem’: Iranian drones pose new threat to Ukraine
Recent attacks are prompting renewed calls for the U.S. to send more advanced weaponry.

It was a little over a week ago that Iranian drones first began appearing in the skies over Ukraine.

Andriana Arekhta, a junior sergeant with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said the drones flew from Crimea to attack her special forces unit fighting near the southern city of Kherson. The drones evaded the soldiers’ defenses and dropped bombs on their position, destroying two tanks with their crews inside.

“It’s very difficult to see these drones on radars,” said Arekhta, who traveled to Washington, D.C., last week as part of a delegation of female Ukrainian soldiers. “It’s a huge problem.”

Over the past week, Russia has deployed Shahed and Mohajer combat drones imported from Iran in greater numbers across Ukraine, with devastating results. Some hit combat positions, smashing tanks and armored vehicles, while others struck civilian infrastructure, including in the port city of Odesa.

In his nightly address on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country’s anti-aircraft forces had shot down more than a dozen drones in the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region and Odesa. The Ukrainian Air Force identified them as Shahed-136 kamikaze drones and Mohajer-6 drones that carry munitions and can also be used for reconnaissance.

But in interviews, a Ukrainian activist and three soldiers said the Iranian drones pose a major threat to both fighters and civilians. Their arrival on the battlefield makes the need for the West to send additional modern weaponry even more urgent, as Kyiv tries to seize on recent gains to retake as much territory as possible before winter sets in, they said.

The Iranian drones appear to be a potential game-changer for the Russians. They are relatively small and fly at low altitude, evading Ukrainian radars. Arekhta said she could shoot them down with Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, but only during the day because the U.S.-provided weapons do not come with a night-vision system.

American warships spotted near gas pipeline explosions.

Attention. Translated from an Ukrainian channel - but is true...
US does not object to Ukraine using Western weapons against regions that "may become part of the Russian Federation" after "referendums" - US Secretary of State Blinken.

And another one:
The United States is ready to support European countries in investigating leaks from Nord Stream, a White House spokeswoman said.
(So that in the process of investigation would not to lead to themselves.)

And one more:
Large-scale gas leak from Nord Stream is "a Russian-planned terrorist attack and an act of aggression in the direction of the EU" - Podolyak stated (the adviser to the president of Ukraine).
If Russia's guilt is proven, this can be qualified as an attack on the EU with all the ensuing consequences. The Swedish police have already launched an investigation into the incident...

Certainly, it is a Russian thing - to shoot at themselves, and destroy own infrastructure, which can be simply switched off... We are waiting the conclusion from the Swedish police with anticipation.😂🤦💤

#TransFormator💤

The battle for Kherson: the situation on the Andreevsky site
as of 20.00 September 27, 2022

▪️Russian bomber aircraft throughout the night carried out strikes with FABs on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the "gut". The contingent of the Armed Forces of Ukraine practically did not remain in the area due to the heaviest losses (more than 500 killed and wounded) in manpower and equipment.

▪️The surviving Ukrainian formations urgently left their positions in all settlements, except for Andreevka. Only artillery gunners remained in Belogorka.

▪️Trying to save their lives, Ukrainian servicemen left the bodies of the dead and dozens of wounded to their fate. Currently, the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is regrouping forces.

Two companies from the reserve arrived in Bereznegovatoye. They are planned to be sent to Sukhoi Stavok, which has already become a cemetery for Ukrainian personnel and equipment.

Translated from Rybar.

LAST DAY OF VOTING AMID GROWING NUCLEAR THREAT

Translated from Markov's Logic:
Referendum. Fantastic or real numbers in 98%? Summing up.
1. Everywhere about 97% and 98% for joining Russia.
2. These are absolutely expected and realistic results. Because after all, only those who were in favour went to vote. Who are against - they simply did not come to vote at the call of Kyiv and the West.
3. Therefore, the real indicator is the turnout, that is, how many people voted. This is also a high percentage. About 90% in the DPR and LPR and about 80% in the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions.
4. This is explained by the fact that the turnout is considered from those who remained to live under Russia. And most of those who don't like Russia have gone west.
5. According to approximate estimates, about a third of the population left. Here they are many against Russia.
6. But it is also logical that the decision on the fate of the regions is made by those who actually live in these regions.
7. Therefore, the results of the referendums look fantastic, but are actually very realistic when you think about it.
8. There are two main motives for voting. They want Russia to protect them in full. And they are all almost Russian and they want to speak Russian and celebrate Victory Day on May 9 and live together with big Russia. And Kyiv forbade them all this. Here they are leaving him.

◾Donetsk 01.03.2014

Let's remember how it all began...