Ukrainian diver arrested for Nord Stream pipeline bombing
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
This arrest turns a film set into a real-life spy thriller, linking Hollywood to high-stakes sabotage.
💡 Why it matters
The arrest could provide crucial evidence in one of the most significant acts of critical infrastructure sabotage in Europe, affecting energy security and geopolitical tensions.
Volodymyr Zhuravlev, a Ukrainian diver, was arrested in Croatia for allegedly planting explosives on the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022. He had previously worked as a consultant on a film about the incident starring Sean Penn.
📡 Where we spotted it (3)
BBC News
Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
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The Guardian
Ukrainian diver arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline bombings
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The Guardian
Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was consultant on film about it starring Sean Penn
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