German Prosecutors Charge Ukrainian Over Alleged Role in Blowing Up Nord Stream Pipelines

German prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian national over an alleged role in the September 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines, accusing him of attacking critical civil energy infrastructure. The suspect, identified as Serhii K and described as a former Ukrainian military officer, is said to have led a sabotage team operating from a yacht called Andromeda. Prosecutors allege the attack was carried out on behalf of Ukrainian authorities, and they frame it as a war crime under international law. Serhii K was extradited from Italy, according to the report, and he has denied involvement; his lawyer told Reuters he expects the charges to be dropped. Germany also sought extradition of another Ukrainian allegedly involved, who was arrested in Poland, but a Polish court ruled against extradition and ordered his release. The article notes competing narratives, including a 2023 report by Seymour Hersh alleging direct U.S. involvement and a subsequent positive U.S. reaction from then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken.