Ukraine Hits Crimea Power Grid and Russian Refineries in Major Strike

Croatian authorities have arrested a Ukrainian diver wanted by Germany in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline investigation, reopening a case that had stalled for years. The arrest was made separately from other ongoing operations, though officials did not provide further details. The development comes as Ukraine continues its military campaign against Russian infrastructure. On day 1,639 of the war, Ukrainian forces targeted Crimea’s power grid and multiple Russian oil refineries. The strikes mark a significant expansion of Ukraine’s offensive capabilities. The Nord Stream case involves the 2022 sabotage of natural gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea. German prosecutors had identified the Ukrainian diver as a suspect, but progress in the case had slowed. Croatia’s arrest now brings the investigation back into focus. No official statements have been released by either Croatian or German authorities regarding the timeline for extradition. Meanwhile, the damage to Crimea’s power supply and Russian refineries is still being assessed.