Ukrainian man arrested over undersea explosions that damaged gas pipelines in 2022
Summary
A Ukrainian man named Vladimir Z. was arrested in Croatia for his suspected role in underwater explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. German prosecutors say he is accused of planting explosives on the pipelines to stop gas deliveries from Russia to Germany.Key Facts
- Vladimir Z., a Ukrainian and trained scuba diver, was arrested in Pula, Croatia.
- He is suspected of damaging Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines under the Baltic Sea near Denmark in September 2022.
- The explosions damaged pipelines meant to carry Russian natural gas to Germany.
- Authorities believe the attacks aimed to stop gas supply and cut Russia’s income from selling gas used to fund its military.
- German prosecutors want Vladimir Z. extradited to Germany for a court hearing.
- Last month, another Ukrainian, Serhii K., was charged for involvement in the same pipeline attacks.
- Serhii K. faces charges including explosion, property damage, disrupting public service, and being an accomplice to war crimes.
- The Nord Stream damage increased tensions related to the war in Ukraine and Europe’s efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy.
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