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Ukrainian suspect arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Croatian authorities have detained a Ukrainian national on suspicion of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Investigators allege the man was among the diving team that planted explosives on the underwater infrastructure.
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Croatian police arrested the suspect following an international investigation into the September 2022 blasts that damaged the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea. The damage severely disrupted natural gas supplies to Europe during an energy crisis, weeks after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
According to Croatian authorities, the detainee is believed to have participated in underwater operations to position explosive devices on the pipelines. The arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing probe into who orchestrated one of Europe's most significant acts of sabotage in recent years.
The Nord Stream explosions occurred amid escalating tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine conflict. Moscow has blamed Western intelligence services, while some analysts have suggested involvement by Ukrainian or other anti-Russian actors. The investigation has involved multiple countries' security agencies.
No further details regarding the suspect's identity or the status of the investigation were immediately disclosed. The case continues to attract international attention as authorities work to establish the full scope of responsibility for the pipeline incidents.