Spain says Nord Stream gas leaks likely a deliberate act — and points the finger at Russia - CNBC

Spanish Energy Minister Teresa Ribera said Thursday that the damage caused to the two subsea Nord Stream gas pipelines was likely an intentional attack linked to the Russian government.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday that claims Russia was behind the suspected attack were "stupid.".

The Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines connect Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea.

news channel CNN reported Thursday, citing three unnamed sources, that European security officials observed Russian navy support ships and submarines near the area of the leaks in the Nord Stream gas pipelines.

The North Atlantic Council, the principal political decision-making body of the Western military alliance NATO, said in a statement Thursday that "any deliberate attack against Allies' critical infrastructure would be met with a united and determined response.".