Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream blasts
By The BriefBrief
A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Croatia on suspicion of involvement in the Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage. German authorities allege he was one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in September 2022, and prosecutors are pursuing his extradition from Croatia.
WHO:German prosecutors
WHAT:Arrest of a Ukrainian man in Croatia over alleged participation in the Nord Stream pipeline bombing
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 12:23 PM ET
WHERE:Croatia
WHY:He is suspected of taking part in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, including dives to plant explosives.
