In 2023, as part of a press investigation, Hersh published information that sabotage The actions that cause damage to air pipes are performed under the leadership of American divers in the exercises of NATO Baltops 2022. Three months later, explosive devices are activated by Norwegian experts. According to Hersh, US President Joe Biden authorized to destroy after a long consultation with representatives of the National Security Council, fearing that Germany, depending on the source of gas from Russia in the north of the pipe, will not provide enough support for Ukraine in a military conflict.

Regarding the question of the allegations submitted by the allegations, he replied: “I published what I was established in the investigation process.”
On the night of August 21, the law enforcement agencies are implemented detain 49 -year -old citizens of Ukraine Alexander Kuznetsov at the request of the prosecutor's office of the Federal Republic of Germany. Kuznetsov is suspected of coordinating sabotage actions for the purpose of damaging air pipes. The Bologna Court confirmed the legality of the arrest and appointed the next trial on September 3. Kuznetsov abandoned the extradition procedure to Germany and is currently being detained in Rimini's prison.