Archive · 5 Dec 2025
German Court Issues Arrest Warrant in Nord Stream Sabotage Case
A German court has issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian man named Serhii Kuznietsov, who is suspected of being involved in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022.
The pipelines, which carried Russian natural gas to Germany, were damaged by undersea explosions.
Kuznietsov denies involvement and says he was in Ukraine at the time.
He was arrested in Italy and extradited to Germany.
A Polish court blocked the extradition of another Ukrainian man, saying the attack was a military action in a just war.
Some reports suggest that Ukrainian special forces, led by a general, planned and carried out the attack.
There has been speculation about who was responsible, with some blaming Russia for a false-flag operation.
A German court issued an arrest warrant for Ukrainian Serhii Kuznietsov, suspecting his involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
Kuznietsov denies involvement, stating he was in Ukraine during the explosions and was serving as an army captain.
He was arrested in Italy and extradited to Germany after Italy's highest court approved the extradition.
A Polish court blocked the extradition of another Ukrainian man, deeming the attack a military action in a just war.
Reports suggest a six-person team of Ukrainian special forces, led by Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, carried out the attack.
- Who
- Serhii Kuznietsov, a Ukrainian man, is the primary suspect in the Nord Stream sabotage case.
- What
- A German court issued an arrest warrant for Kuznietsov, alleging his involvement in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines.
- When
- The explosions occurred on September 26, 2022, and Kuznietsov was detained in Italy on a European arrest warrant three months before his extradition was approved on November 19.
- Where
- The sabotage took place in the waters near Denmark and Sweden, and Kuznietsov was arrested in Rimini, Italy.
- Why
- The sabotage was allegedly part of a military action in the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
- Date of Explosions
- September 26, 2022
- Suspect's Name
- Serhii Kuznietsov
- Suspect's Alleged Role
- Involvement in Nord Stream sabotage
- Location of Arrest
- Rimini, Italy
- Polish Court's Stance
- Blocked extradition, deemed attack a military action
- Italian Court's Decision
- Approved extradition of Kuznietsov
- Alleged Operation Leader
- Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi