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Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream…

Serhii K, a Ukrainian man, is accused in Germany of plotting to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany; the case ties into the Ukraine war and European energy security.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 7:52 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:52 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Nord Stream, Germany, Ukrainian.
BBN covered this story before: Germany briefly shuts Nuremberg airport, scrambles jets to escort… (October 13).

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BBCGermany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOn a lighter note for the courts, a trial in Germany is about to begin over the Nord Stream pipelines. Skip is outside.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI'm standing outside the courthouse in Germany, where a Ukrainian man identified only as Serhii K is accused of a plot to blow up Russia's gas pipelines to Germany, four years after the attacks.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentBehind me is a very large door, and I can report that it is closed.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI'm a little damp, Hank, but a man who can describe a door this well might be ready for a desk.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. Anyone there who knows how long this will take?
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI've got a local man here. Sir, what do you make of the trial?
Anselm BrauerFour years it took them to start. I have waited that long for a German institution to open, so this feels normal to me.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFour years is about right. Dr. Byte, I hope you have something with a faster timeline.