Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial over Nord Stream blasts

Summary

A former Ukrainian military officer has gone on trial in Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea, becoming the first person to face court over the blasts, according to RFI. Supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside the court in Hamburg on Wednesday in solidarity with the accused, Euronews reports.

Timeline

1. Euronews

   14 Oct 2026, 13:42 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that supporters waving Ukrainian flags rallied outside a Hamburg court on Wednesday in solidarity with the former Ukrainian army officer as his trial opened.

2. RFI

   14 Oct 2026, 13:58 UTCSource ↗

   RFI reports that a former Ukrainian military officer has gone on trial, becoming the first person to face court over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions.