Brian Cates is suggesting it was a submarine that was used for the sabotage of Nord Stream I and II. It's possible, but the sabotage operation could have been conducted by several means other than a submarine. The Baltic Sea is not a good place for concealing submarines. There's too many shallow passages (Denmark and Sweden) and sensors have been placed virtually everywhere in the Baltic. Ask the Swedes. It's possibly the most monitored body of water in the world.
The approximate locations of the leaks are in the Bornholm Basin area (mean depth of 140 ft.), closest to the island. The depth is shallow enough for specialized diving operations as well as the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles, (as was the case for the construction of both pipelines).
Here's an underwater map of the Baltic Sea. The island in the lower center is the location of the pipeline leaks are.
The implications here is the sabotage operation was most likely conducted from the recent US Naval exercise involving ships and air support.
What is Brian Cates alluding to in this piece regarding to the "missing" Russian nuclear sub? Doesn't he know subs go out on scheduled deployments? How does he know this Russian sub is on a hunting mission for these sabotage assets? Does Brian Cates have access to Russian military information?
This gives me the impression Brian Cates is now trolling 'Q' followers. If so, he's gassing my bullshit meter.
Valid assessment. I tend to agree. I put this out there mostly because he included a Q drop with the post. His theory is also within a realm of possibility, albeit less likely, for the reasons you have stated.
It sounds like he's just speculating. I agree that the other scenario you mention seems more plausible. Monkeywerx apparently had a video on it but I haven't had a chance to review.
Brian Cates is suggesting it was a submarine that was used for the sabotage of Nord Stream I and II. It's possible, but the sabotage operation could have been conducted by several means other than a submarine. The Baltic Sea is not a good place for concealing submarines. There's too many shallow passages (Denmark and Sweden) and sensors have been placed virtually everywhere in the Baltic. Ask the Swedes. It's possibly the most monitored body of water in the world.
The approximate locations of the leaks are in the Bornholm Basin area (mean depth of 140 ft.), closest to the island. The depth is shallow enough for specialized diving operations as well as the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles, (as was the case for the construction of both pipelines).
Here's an underwater map of the Baltic Sea. The island in the lower center is the location of the pipeline leaks are.
The implications here is the sabotage operation was most likely conducted from the recent US Naval exercise involving ships and air support.
What is Brian Cates alluding to in this piece regarding to the "missing" Russian nuclear sub? Doesn't he know subs go out on scheduled deployments? How does he know this Russian sub is on a hunting mission for these sabotage assets? Does Brian Cates have access to Russian military information?
This gives me the impression Brian Cates is now trolling 'Q' followers. If so, he's gassing my bullshit meter.
Valid assessment. I tend to agree. I put this out there mostly because he included a Q drop with the post. His theory is also within a realm of possibility, albeit less likely, for the reasons you have stated.
It sounds like he's just speculating. I agree that the other scenario you mention seems more plausible. Monkeywerx apparently had a video on it but I haven't had a chance to review.
crossroads w/ Josh Phillips has the scoop on who did it
THIS is the correct take.