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Ukraine Denies Involvement in Nord Stream Blasts as Germany Pursues Former Officer
7/10/2026, 3:29:23 PM
Nord Stream Explosions and Ukraine’s Denial
In September 2022, explosions damaged the Nord Stream 1 pipeline and the unfinished Nord Stream 2 branch, halting a key route for Russian gas to Europe. Ukraine’s Prosecutor General announced on July 9, 2026, that its investigation has found no evidence linking Kyiv, its state entities, or officials to the sabotage. The office emphasized that the inquiry remains ongoing and that evidence is still being collected.
Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Statement
The Prosecutor General’s office issued a formal statement rejecting any Ukrainian role and proposing a joint investigation team with German authorities to facilitate information exchange. It highlighted Ukraine’s continued cooperation with Germany while asserting that, to date, “no evidence indicated that Ukraine, its official entities or any of its officials were involved in the September 2022 explosions in the Baltic Sea, or had issued any related orders on behalf of Ukraine.” The statement added that “the investigation into these circumstances is not yet complete, and the necessary evidence is still being gathered and examined.”
German Prosecutors’ Accusation
German federal prosecutors have taken a contrasting stance, charging a former Ukrainian army officer, identified as Serhii K., with co-perpetrating a war crime related to the pipeline attacks. The indictment alleges that Serhii K., who was an active Ukrainian officer in 2022, collaborated with other military personnel to plan and execute the explosions, aiming to permanently disrupt gas deliveries and reduce financing for Russia’s war effort. The suspect, arrested in Italy in August 2025 and transferred to Germany in November 2025, has denied the charges.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The Ukrainian denial and German indictment present a clear discrepancy: Kyiv asserts a lack of evidence, while German prosecutors contend they possess sufficient proof to charge an individual. Both sides agree that investigations are ongoing, but neither has disclosed the specific evidence underpinning their positions, leaving a factual gap regarding the true perpetrators.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Prosecutor General's office said in a statement that, based on the investigation so far, no evidence indicated that Ukraine, its official entities or any of its officials were involved in the September 2022 explosions in the Baltic Sea, or had issued any related orders on behalf of Ukraine.” — Ukraine Prosecutor General’s office
- “At the same time, the investigation into these circumstances is not yet complete, and the necessary evidence is still being gathered and examined,” — Ukraine Prosecutor General’s office
