Nord Stream: Second Ukraine Diver Arrested Over Pipeline Blasts

German prosecutors announced on Tuesday that a Ukrainian man has been arrested in Croatia in connection with the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. The suspect, identified as a trained scuba diver, is "strongly suspected of jointly causing explosions," according to the German federal prosecutor’s office. The arrest marks the second major breakthrough in the investigation. The man is believed to have played a direct role in the underwater operation that targeted the pipelines, which carried Russian gas to Europe. German authorities did not release the suspect’s full name, citing the ongoing investigation. The Nord Stream blasts, which occurred in September 2022, severed three of the four pipelines and led to a major energy crisis in Europe. Western officials have called the incident an act of sabotage, though no country has officially claimed responsibility. The new arrest follows the detention of another Ukrainian suspect in Germany earlier this year. Croatian police confirmed the arrest but declined to comment on extradition proceedings. German prosecutors are now seeking the suspect’s transfer to Berlin to face charges. The investigation continues as European security agencies work to determine the full scope of the operation.