Serbia thwarts plot to bomb Russia-Hungary gas pipeline – Vucic
Explosives were found near the border after Ukraine halted oil flows to Hungary
Published 5 Apr, 2026 10:17
FILE PHOTO. © Getty Images / imaginima
The Serbian authorities have discovered explosives of “devastating power” planted near a key gas pipeline transporting Russian energy to Hungary, President Aleksandar Vucic has 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, around 10 km from the Hungarian border.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW