Russia is going to launch a terrorist attack on its gas transportation system in order to blame it on Ukraine, Ukrainian Pravda reported on Thursday, citing sources in Ukrainian military intelligence.

Gas storage and transportation unitPhoto: DreamsTime / Viktord50

Russia would adjust the pressure at several compressor stations of its gas pipelines.

Intelligence sources explain this as a sign of preparation for a staged terrorist attack on main pipelines or other objects of critical gas infrastructure.

According to a report cited by the Kyiv Independent, the Kremlin plans to use the attack to divert attention from the destruction in Kakhovka and sow distrust between Ukraine and its allies. (photo: DreamsTime / Viktord50)

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