Ukrainian detained for the Nord Stream sabotage: what is known about the sabotage.

According to inkorr.com: A Ukrainian was detained in a Polish town near Warsaw on suspicion of involvement in the explosions of the 'Nord Stream-1' and 'Nord Stream-2' gas pipelines that occurred in September 2022. According to the German Federal Prosecutor's Office, the detainee was part of a group that was engaged in the manufacture of explosive devices. He has been charged with sabotage and destruction of property.

The German Federal Prosecutor's Office considers Volodymyr Z. to be a qualified diver who was part of the group that directly installed the explosive devices.

Investigation details

According to the investigation materials, the group installed explosive devices on the pipelines near the island of Bornholm, using a sailing yacht rented on forged documents. The explosion occurred on September 26, 2022, causing significant damage to both pipelines.

Next steps

After being transported to Germany, the detainee will face trial. He was previously detained by Polish law enforcement at Germany's request. The investigation is ongoing.

This case attracts attention due to the importance of the pipelines for energy security in Europe. The explosions at the 'Nord Stream' raised concerns among EU countries, and a detailed investigation may provide answers to questions about infrastructure safety and potential risks to the region.