Germany puts former Ukrainian officer on trial for Nord Stream pipeline bombing

A man is facing court in Germany accused of being part of the team that blew up the massive gas pipelines under the sea.

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 explos…