Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over alleged Nord Stream sabotage

A man has been charged with involvement in the 2022 sabotage of offshore pipelines, authorities said. Prosecutors allege that he was one of the scuba divers who placed explosives on the pipelines, an act that caused significant disruption to the region’s energy infrastructure and prompted a multi‑agency investigation.

Law enforcement officials disclosed that the suspect was identified through forensic analysis of recovered explosive devices and underwater surveillance footage. He has been detained pending trial, and investigators continue to examine whether additional individuals participated in the operation. The case underscores ongoing concerns about the security of critical energy assets and the resources allocated to prevent similar attacks.