BERLIN, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- A judge at Germany's Federal Court of Justice on Friday ordered a Ukrainian national to be held in custody over his alleged involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
The suspect, identified as Serhii K., was extradited from Italy on Thursday.
According to a warrant issued by the Federal Court of Justice, Serhii K. allegedly worked as a coordinator of a group that placed explosive devices on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in September 2022 and damaged the gas lines linking Russia and Germany.
The Ukrainian was arrested in Rimini, Italy, in August.
The suspect faces charges including jointly causing explosions and anti-constitutional sabotage.
The timeline for further legal proceedings, including a potential trial, remains unclear.
Another suspect was released by Polish authorities after the court blocked the extradition to Germany. ■
