NewsWPLG Local 10August 19, 2026Miami-Dade
German authorities arrest Ukrainian suspect in 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions
German federal prosecutors have secured the arrest of a Ukrainian man in Croatia via a European warrant regarding his alleged involvement in the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The arrest marks a significant development in the international investigation into the sabotage of critical energy infrastructure that occurred in 2022.
Key Facts
- A Ukrainian man was arrested in Croatia on Wednesday.
- The arrest was executed based on a European warrant issued by Germany.
- The suspect is wanted in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
- The information was confirmed by Germany's federal prosecutor.
Who's Mentioned
otherNord Stream 2“Natural gas pipeline damaged in 2022.”personVolodymyr Zhuravlov“Suspect arrested in Croatia for alleged involvement in pipeline explosions.”otherNord Stream 1“Natural gas pipeline damaged in 2022.”otherNord Stream“The gas pipelines damaged in the 2022 explosions.”personSerhii K.“Former Ukrainian army officer previously charged in connection with the same exp”locationCroatia“Location of the suspect's arrest.”personNicholas Limmer“Justice Ministry spokesman for Germany.”personTymoteusz Paprocki“Lawyer for Volodymyr Zhuravlov.”locationGermany“Jurisdiction leading the investigation.”locationPoland“Country that previously refused to extradite the suspect.”personDonald Tusk“Prime Minister of Poland.”