A former Ukrainian soldier has been accused of committing a war crime after allegedly leading a team of divers in a daring operation to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines. The pipelines, which carried natural gas from Russia to Europe, were severely damaged in a series of explosions in September 2022, sparking a major energy crisis and raising suspicions of sabotage. The accused soldier, whose identity has not been disclosed, is believed to have been part of a team of Ukrainian operatives who carried out the operation, which some have hailed as a bold act of defiance against Russia's energy dominance. As investigators continue to probe the incident, the accused soldier's alleged role in the sabotage has shed new light on the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, and the potential for further escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Former Ukrainian soldier accused of 'war crime' and leading a team of divers to blow up Nord Stream pipelines.
