A Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg, accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines, four years after the attack, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- A Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg over the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, according to the BBC.
- The trial comes four years after the attack on the pipelines.
- German police investigators followed evidence that led them to Ukraine, the BBC reports.
- The man is accused; the case is being reported by the BBC.
A Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg, Germany, accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines, according to the BBC. The case comes four years after the attack on the gas infrastructure.
The BBC reports that German police investigators spent four years following the evidence in the case, a trail that ultimately led them to Ukraine.
According to the BBC, the forthcoming trial brings a named suspect before a German court. The man has been accused but not convicted.
The BBC’s reporting focuses on how German police built their case and traced the evidence over the course of the multi-year investigation.
Why it matters
The trial could shed light on who was responsible for the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, according to the BBC's reporting on the four-year investigation.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the Nord Stream sabotage trial take place?
According to the BBC, the trial is set to take place in Hamburg, Germany.
Who is the accused in the Nord Stream trial?
The BBC reports that a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines.
How long did the investigation take?
The BBC reports that German police investigators spent four years following the evidence in the case.