Berlin — A Ukrainian suspect has been arrested in Italy over the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines from Russia to Europe, German prosecutors said Thursday. The suspect, partially named as Serhii K., is accused of being part of a group "who placed explosive devices on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines," the prosecutors said.

He is "believed to have been one of the coordinators of the operation," they added.

The Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia and Germany via the Baltic Sea were damaged in September 2022 by huge underwater explosions, believed to be an act of sabotage.

In the years since the mysterious explosions, Ukraine and Russia have both vehemently denied any involvement.

An Image provided by the Danish Defense forces shows gas leaking at the

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