Serhii Kuzientsov
Serhii Kuzientsov, 49, is a former army captain and ex-member of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). He gained notoriety as the commander of a covert mission involving a small crew of military and civilians aboard a sailing yacht, which was allegedly used to sabotage the Nord Stream gas pipeline. This operation, which has been characterized as one of the largest acts of sabotage in history, was reportedly initiated by a group of high-ranking officials and businesspeople in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Kuzientsov's team undertook this risky endeavor, utilizing diving equipment and open-source maps to locate the underwater pipeline, ultimately leading to its destruction in September 2022. His involvement has drawn significant attention from investigators, particularly after his arrest in Italy while attempting to flee.
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Serhii Kuzientsov is an ex-officer of the Ukrainian special forces and a former spy accused of involvement in the Nord Stream sabotage.
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Serhii Kuzientsov is a former army captain and ex-member of the SBU involved in a mission to sabotage the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
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