German prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions
Summary
German prosecutors have charged a 50-year-old Ukrainian man named Serhii K with causing explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. The pipelines, which carried Russian gas to Europe, were badly damaged by underwater explosions near Denmark, stopping gas flow for months.Key Facts
- Serhii K is accused of attacking civilian energy infrastructure by placing explosives on the Nord Stream pipelines.
- The explosions happened in September 2022 near Bornholm Island, Denmark.
- Damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines stopped Russian gas from reaching Europe for months.
- Prosecutors say Serhii K helped lead the operation on a yacht called Andromeda but was not directly placing bombs or diving.
- Serhii K was arrested in Italy in August 2025 and extradited to Germany in November 2025.
- He allegedly used fake documents to rent the yacht used in the attack.
- Serhii K denies involvement, claiming he was in Ukraine as part of the armed forces, which his lawyers say might protect him legally.
- Ukraine’s government denies knowing about or being involved in the sabotage.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said it is too early to comment because official details have not been shared.
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