Serbia thwarts plot to bomb Russia-Hungary gas pipeline
Serbia discovers explosives near a key pipeline transporting Russian energy to Hungary, President Vucic announced, briefing Hungarian PM Orban after Ukraine halted oil flows.
Serbian authorities have discovered explosives of "devastating power" planted near a key gas pipeline transporting Russian energy to Hungary, President Aleksandar Vucic announced, adding that he has briefed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the matter. This comes after Ukraine essentially shut down Russian oil supplies to Hungary through its territory.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Vucic said "two large packages of explosives with sticks" were found in the municipality of Kanjiza, approximately 10 km from the Hungarian border. The discovery was made in a critical area for energy infrastructure connecting Serbia and Hungary, highlighting escalating regional tensions.
The Serbian president emphasized the severity of the threat, describing the explosives as capable of causing significant damage to the pipeline. This incident occurs amid disruptions in energy flow, following Ukraine's decision to halt Russian oil supplies to Hungary.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the plot, with further details expected about the origin and targets of the explosives. Vucic assured that close coordination with Hungary will be maintained to ensure the security of regional energy infrastructure.
