Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
Summary
A former Ukrainian military officer is on trial in Germany, accused of leading a secret operation that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. The case, which involves sabotage of major gas pipelines that supplied Europe with Russian gas, is the first public hearing in a multi-year investigation and will continue until February next year.Key Facts
- The trial began at the Hamburg Higher Regional Court and is expected to last until February.
- The accused, identified only as Serhii K. due to German privacy laws, denies involvement.
- Prosecutors say Serhii K. led a team including divers and an explosives expert to damage the pipelines.
- He was arrested in Italy in August 2025 and extradited to Germany in November.
- The group allegedly used a sailboat from Rostock to plant timed military-grade explosives near the Danish island of Bornholm.
- The explosion caused major leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, releasing methane gas into the atmosphere.
- Ukraine denies any role in the blasts, while Russia expects fair punishment for those responsible.
- Another suspect, Vladimir Z., described as a trained scuba diver on the team, was arrested in Croatia and is being transferred to Germany.
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