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German prosecutors charge Ukrainian officer over Nord Stream sabotage

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 10:58 PM UTC · How we work

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German prosecutors charged Ukrainian officer Serhii Kuznietsov with war crimes over the Nord Stream sabotage.
The Hamburg court set 16 hearings through Dec. 17, with additional sessions extending to Feb 2027.
Defense lawyers claim Kuznietsov cannot testify because Ukrainian superiors forbid discussion, hindering conviction.
Prosecutors allege the Sep 2022 attack used a yacht and divers to damage Nord Stream 1, aiming to cut revenue.

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German prosecutors charged Ukrainian officer Serhii Kuznietsov with war crimes over the Nord Stream sabotage.
The Hamburg court set 16 hearings through Dec. 17, with additional sessions extending to Feb 2027.
Defense lawyers claim Kuznietsov cannot testify because Ukrainian superiors forbid discussion, hindering conviction.
Prosecutors allege the Sep 2022 attack used a yacht and divers to damage Nord Stream 1, aiming to cut revenue.