A Ukrainian diver is being sought for causing an explosion that disrupted energy supplies.

German authorities are on the hunt for a Ukrainian man who is believed to be responsible for the explosions that caused damage to the Nord Stream gas pipeline two years ago. The blasts caused gas to spill from both Nord Stream 1 and 2, which are major conduits for Russian gas to be transported to Europe. The search for the perpetrator sparked a massive operation, with authorities determined to find out who was behind the attacks.

According to Anna Adamiak, a spokeswoman for Poland's Public Prosecutors Office, Germany has issued an international arrest warrant for a man named Volodymyr Z, who is suspected to be the main suspect in the case. However, he was not arrested in Poland as he was not on the database of wanted individuals. The news of the warrant comes after three German media outlets reported that the man, along with two other Ukrainian suspects, launched an underwater attack on the pipeline from a sailing boat in September 2022.

After a joint investigation, it was revealed that the man set sail from Rostock, Germany with a six-person crew, including five men and one woman. During their voyage, the crew is believed to have stopped in Denmark, Sweden, and Poland, where they allegedly dove into the Baltic Sea and attached explosives to the Nord Stream pipelines. The blasts occurred when the explosives were detonated, causing damage to both pipelines.

The explosions have been a subject of intense speculation, further fueling political tensions in Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In November 2022, investigators found evidence of explosives at the sites, leading Swedish prosecutors to conclude that the blasts were a result of sabotage. However, the origin of the attacks has been a point of contention, with some reports suggesting that a group loyal to Ukraine, but acting independently of the government, may have been involved.

Last year, three US officials told CNN that they had received intelligence from a European ally, indicating that the Ukrainian military was planning an attack on the pipelines three months before the blasts occurred. The New York Times also reported that US officials had reviewed intelligence suggesting that a group loyal to Ukraine, but not officially connected to the government, may have been responsible for the attacks.

Despite these reports, the Ukrainian government has denied any involvement in the blasts. The Nord Stream project has been a source of controversy even before the explosions occurred, with some Western countries, including Poland, expressing concerns about increasing Russia's influence over Europe. Germany, however, had championed the project, which was set to become operational before they pulled the plug on it following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The arrest warrant for the Ukrainian suspect has been sent to Poland's government for approval, as reported by German media outlets. The Federal Public Prosecutor General of Germany has not commented on the reports, and the suspect has denied any involvement when contacted by a German outlet. The investigation into the explosions continues, with the hope of finding and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

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