Sudden leaks in both gas pipelines from Russia have Europe warning of sabotage

Both natural gas pipelines linking Europe to Russia have suddenly begun leaking, prompting European leaders to warn Tuesday of sabotage at a perilous time for energy security in the bloc.

The leaks also dashed any remaining hopes that Europe could still receive additional gas via Nord Stream 1, the largest single supply line linking Russia to Europe, before the winter.

“The damage that occurred in one day simultaneously at three lines of offshore pipelines of the Nord Stream system are unprecedented,” Nord Stream AG said in a statement to Russian state-owned news agencies.