Scuba Diver Is 2nd Ukrainian Arrested in Connection With Nord Stream Explosions

German prosecutors allege the suspect was part of a group that sailed from Germany to the pipelines before setting off explosives.
Scuba Diver Is 2nd Ukrainian Arrested in Connection With Nord Stream Explosions

German authorities have arrested a second Ukrainian man, identified as Vladimir Z., a trained scuba diver, in connection with the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Vladimir Z. is accused of anti-constitutional sabotage and destruction of structures, allegedly being part of a group associated with Serhii K., a former Ukrainian army officer arrested last year. Serhii K. faces charges including causing an explosion and being an accomplice to war crimes.

  • A second Ukrainian man, Vladimir Z., has been arrested in Germany, suspected of sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
  • Vladimir Z. is described as a trained scuba diver and was arrested in Pula, Croatia.
  • German prosecutors state he is part of a group linked to Serhii K., a former Ukrainian army officer previously arrested.
  • Charges against Vladimir Z. include anti-constitutional sabotage and destruction of structures.
  • Serhii K. was formally charged with causing an explosion, damaging property, disrupting public service, and being an accomplice to war crimes.
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