Keep in mind that Ukraine receives a $3 Billion annual income for Russian gas pipeline transit fees across Ukraine to Europe.

If the Nord Stream II gas pipeline went into full service, the Russian gas pipelines crossing Ukraine would either be taken out of service, or drastically cut back in flow rate. Ukraine would lose $3 Billion per year in gas pipeline income.

With the destruction of Nord Stream II, Ukraine gas pipelines are vital and the income can continue for years to come.

Note: It probably cost less to destroy the Nord Stream Two pipeline than Ukraine makes in 2 weeks of pipeline transit fees. Follow the money?

Keep in mind that Ukraine receives a $3 Billion annual income for Russian gas pipeline transit fees across Ukraine to Europe.

If the Nord Stream II gas pipeline went into full service, the Russian gas pipelines crossing Ukraine would either be taken out of service, or drastically cut back in flow rate. Ukraine would lose $3 Billion per year in gas pipeline income.

With the destruction of Nord Stream II, Ukraine gas pipelines are vital and the income can continue for years to come.

Note: It probably cost less to destroy the Nord Stream Two pipeline than Ukraine makes in 2 weeks of pipeline transit fees.