Ukrainian detained in Croatia over Nord Stream case had been working on related documentary
Ukrainian national Volodymyr Zhuravlov, detained on Wednesday in Pula, Croatia, in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline bombing case, was in the country because he was involved in filming a documentary about the case, German outlet LTO reports.
Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zhuravlov was detained on Wednesday in the northwestern Croatian city of Pula in connection with charges related to the bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. According to German outlet LTO, his presence in Croatia was not linked to the bombing itself, but to his involvement in the production of a film.
Connection to a Nord Stream film
According to available information, Zhuravlov took part in the making of the film "Snake Island," which focuses specifically on the Nord Stream pipeline bombing case. The case has drawn international investigative and political attention since the pipelines were damaged in autumn 2022.
Background
The Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea were bombed in September 2022, and several countries, including Germany, have since been investigating to determine who was responsible. Over the course of the investigation, theories have repeatedly emerged pointing to possible involvement of Ukrainian nationals in the operation.
The source report does not provide further details on Zhuravlov's exact role in the investigation or the specific reasons for his detention in Croatia. It also remains unclear whether and when he might be extradited to another country or face further legal proceedings.
