# Ukrainian soldier to stand trial over Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

https://mins.news/en/item/99186

- The Guardian, 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/14/ukrainian-soldier-to-go-on-trial-over-sabotage-of-nord-stream-gas-pipelines

> Ukrainian special forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov is due to face trial in Hamburg, accused of involvement in the 2022 explosions that badly damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines. He denies involvement; prosecutors accuse him of attacking civilian infrastructure and causing explosions, property damage and disruption to public services.

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