OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:43 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:43 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Ukrainian accused of Nord Stream pipeline sabotage goes on trial in Germany”
“A Ukrainian man accused of helping to mastermind the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines four years ago went on trial for war crimes in Germany on Wednesday, with his defence calling for the case to be dismissed.”
A Ukrainian man goes on trial in Germany for Nord Stream sabotage.
Key points
- A Ukrainian man, Serhiy Kuznetsov, stands trial in Hamburg on war crimes charges.
- Prosecutors allege he led a team to plant explosives detaching Nord Stream 1 and 2.
- The attack occurred on September 26, 2022, damaging three pipelines and causing leaks.
- Defense asks for case dismissal, disputing war crimes and leadership role evidence.
- Around 20 Ukrainians demonstrated outside the courthouse, demanding conviction or acquittal.
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