Nord Stream bombing trial opens in Germany with lawful-target defense

· Security · Germany · Ukraine

The trial of Serhii Kuznetsov, a Ukrainian ex-military officer accused of leading the bombing of Russia's Nord Stream pipeline in September 2022, opened in Germany. His lawyers argued that 'an aggressor's infrastructure' may have been a lawful target. Four years after the attacks, the case remains a politically charged mystery. Prosecutors allege a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany, a sabotage act that deepened Europe's energy crisis.

Why it matters：The trial could clarify responsibility for an attack that reshaped Europe's energy security and Russia-Ukraine relations.

Key points

  • The trial of Serhii Kuznetsov opened in Germany.
  • He is accused of leading the September 2022 Nord Stream bombing.
  • His lawyers argued an aggressor's infrastructure may be a lawful target.

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