- German prosecutors announced the arrest of a second suspect in relation to the 2022 Nord Stream explosions on Wednesday.
- Ukrainian national Vladimir Z. was detained by Croatian police in Pula on a European arrest warrant.
- Prosecutors are pursuing Vladimir Z.'s extradition from Croatia to Germany.
- Vladimir Z. is strongly suspected of jointly causing the explosions, according to prosecutors.
- Vladimir Z. was part of a group led by Serhii K. that planted explosives on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines.
- Prosecutors had previously brought criminal charges in July against another Ukrainian, Serhii K., for his involvement in the blasts.
German prosecutors have arrested a second suspect in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Ukrainian national Vladimir Z. was detained in Pula, Croatia, under a European arrest warrant.1245
Prosecutors allege that Vladimir Z., a trained scuba diver, is strongly suspected of being part of a group that planted explosives on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines.
The arrest follows the earlier apprehension of another Ukrainian, Serhii K., a former army officer, who is accused of acting on behalf of Ukrainian state entities. Prosecutors stated that Vladimir Z. was part of the same group led by Serhii K. that executed the sabotage.6
Authorities are currently pursuing extradition of Vladimir Z. to Germany to face charges related to the explosions. The investigation continues as prosecutors seek to uncover the full extent of the operation behind the attacks on the gas pipelines, which have significant implications for European energy security.
The arrests highlight ongoing tensions and the complexities surrounding the geopolitical landscape in the region, particularly concerning Ukraine's involvement.
As the situation develops, further details are expected to emerge regarding the motives and affiliations of those involved in the sabotage.
“Ukrainian Vladimir Z., a trained scuba diver, is strongly suspected of jointly causing the explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines. This arrest follows the earlier detention of another suspect, Serhii K., who was accused of acting on behalf of Ukrainian state entities.”
DW.com
