Ukrainian held in Italy over Nord Stream gas pipelines blast mystery
Published: 8/21/2025
A Ukrainian man, Serhii K, was arrested in Italy for allegedly blowing up Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The man is suspected of being a mastermind behind the operation, which targeted Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines. Despite denials from Ukraine, the incident disrupted Europe's natural gas supply during an energy crisis triggered by the war between Russia and Ukraine.
