A court case has started in Germany today. It involves one of the biggest acts of sabotage in recent history.

Back in 2022, giant gas pipelines on the floor of the Baltic Sea were blown up. These pipelines, called Nord Stream, were built to carry natural gas from Russia to Germany. The explosions caused massive damage and created a huge mystery about who was responsible.

Now, a former Ukrainian officer is standing trial in Germany. Prosecutors say he was part of a small team that carried out the attack. They believe the group used a sailboat to get out to the spot where they planted explosives on the pipes.

This trial is a big deal because it hits on a major international mystery. For a long time, many people have wondered exactly who was behind the destruction of these pipes. Now, the German legal system is laying out its evidence in public.

The man in court is facing serious charges. If he is found guilty, he could go to prison for a long time. The trial will focus on the details of how the mission was planned and how the explosives were set off deep underwater.

This is just one part of a much larger story. People all over the world have been waiting to see if there would be any official answers about the sabotage. This trial is the first time we are seeing specific, legal steps taken against an individual for the act.

Source: BBC