German officials reportedly believe the crucial Nord Stream natural-gas pipelines connecting Russia to Europe were attacked near a Danish island

According to a report, German officials believe that the important Nord Stream natural-gas line was the target of an attack.

A government source said that they can't imagine a scenario that isn't a targeted attack. Everything speaks against one another.

The accident is highly unlikely, according to officials in Berlin.

The timing of the damage suggested sabotage and was unlikely to be an accident, according to Die Welt.

Germany's economy ministry does not participate in speculation, according to a spokesman. The Federal Network Agency said in an email that it was clarifying the situation.

The Kremlin couldn't rule out sabotage as the cause of the damage to theNord Stream.

The Kremlin is concerned with the situation, which is an issue for Europe's energy security, according to the spokesman.

According to the energy analyst at the Warsaw-based Esper, it's very unlikely that the leaks on two different lines happen at the same time. We should assume that it was intentional to create these leaks. He didn't think it was a good idea for the West to sabotage the gas line.

Natural-gas from Russia to Europe is sent through the Nord Stream 1 and 2 system. Two pipes are in each system.

The newer version of the Nord Stream 2 system was suspended after Russia invaded Ukraine. As the war has dragged on, Russia has made it harder to get supplies throughNord Stream 1.

There is a leak in the Nord Stream 2 system near the island of Bonhomme. According to the Swedish Maritime Authority, there were leaks in both of theNord Streams.

The operator of the line said that the destruction that happened within one day was unprecedented.

It is not possible to estimate the time it will take for the gas shipment infrastructure to return to normal.

The Danes sent an Ab salon-class frigate to the site of the leaks to warn ships not to come. A no-fly zone is in place over the area, according to a German government official.

Klaus Mller, president of Germany's Federal Network Agency, wrote on Monday that the situation was "tense" but Germany and the European Union were no longer dependent onNord Stream 1.

The Federal Network Agency said that no gas has flowed through theNord Stream 1. Storage levels in Germany were around 91% at the time of writing, according to it.

The story is evolving and will be updated.