NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Croatian judge orders detention of Ukrainian national wanted by Germany for 2022 Nord Stream blasts
A Croatian judge has ordered the detention of a Ukrainian man who is the subject of an arrest warrant issued by Germany. The individual is wanted in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
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This marks a significant legal development in the ongoing international investigation into the 2022 sabotage of critical energy infrastructure.
Key Facts
- A Croatian judge ordered the detention of a Ukrainian man on Thursday.
- The man is wanted by German authorities in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions.
- The information was confirmed by the individual's lawyer.
Who's Mentioned
personMatija Milos“Lawyer for the detained suspect.”otherNord Stream 2“Gas pipeline damaged in the 2022 explosions.”personVolodymyr Zhuravlov“The suspect detained in Croatia, also referred to as Vladimir Z.”otherNord Stream 1“Gas pipeline damaged in the 2022 explosions.”locationZagreb“Location of the court proceedings.”otherNord Stream“The gas pipelines damaged in the 2022 explosions.”personSerhii K.“Former Ukrainian army officer charged in connection with the same explosions.”locationCroatia“Country where the suspect was arrested and detained.”locationGermany“Country seeking extradition of the suspect.”locationPoland“Country that previously arrested and released the suspect.”