Ukrainian Officer Roman Chervinsky Linked to Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

Chervinsky denies involvement in the 2022 attack, with reports suggesting President Zelensky was kept unaware of the operation.

Ukrainian officer Roman Chervinsky has been identified as the key figure behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022, according to a joint investigation by The Washington Post and German publication Der Spiegel.
Chervinsky allegedly coordinated the operation, overseeing logistics and supporting a six-person team who used false identities to rent a sailing boat and plant explosive charges on the pipelines.
Despite being the coordinator, Chervinsky was not the mastermind behind the attack and instead took orders from Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is believed to have not been briefed about the operation.
Chervinsky has denied all involvement in the pipeline blasts, stating that speculations about his involvement are being spread by Russia without any basis.
Chervinsky is currently preparing to stand trial in Kyiv over allegations he abused his power in an attempt to get a Russian pilot to defect. He has been an outspoken critic of Zelensky's administration and claimed the case against him is politically motivated.