Ukraine’s prosecutor general has formally denied that the country played any role in the 2022 explosions that rendered the Nord Stream gas pipelines inoperable. The denial follows ongoing legal proceedings in Germany, where a former Ukrainian soldier, identified as Serhii K., is currently facing trial as a co-perpetrator of a war crime related to the sabotage.
In a statement issued Thursday, the Ukrainian prosecutor general’s office clarified that their internal investigation has produced no evidence linking Kyiv—either through official entities or individual officials—to the attacks. While asserting innocence, the office acknowledged that the investigation into the circumstances remains active, with authorities continuing to collect and examine necessary evidence.
To facilitate a clearer resolution, Ukraine has proposed the formation of a joint investigative team with Berlin. The prosecutor general’s office emphasized that it remains committed to cooperating with German authorities, stating, “Ukraine is prepared to help clarify all the facts of the case.”
The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines were designed to transport Russian gas to Germany and other European nations. Both were sabotaged in September 2022, months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and following the implementation of European sanctions on Russian oil exports. At the time of the incident, the Nord Stream 2 pipeline had not yet entered service.
German prosecutors allege that the attacks were carried out by Ukrainian military personnel, including the defendant, Serhii K., who was an active army officer at the time. According to the prosecution, the objective of the sabotage was to permanently disrupt gas deliveries and undermine Russia’s ability to finance the war. Berlin further contends that the blasts were ordered by unspecified Ukrainian state entities. Serhii K., who was arrested in Italy last summer and transferred to Germany in November, continues to deny all charges brought against him.
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