Serbian Intelligence Confirms Ukraine's Non-Involvement in Explosives Near Turkish Stream Gas Pipeline

Serbian intelligence agencies have conducted an investigation and reached the conclusion that Ukraine has no connection to the explosives discovered near the Turkish Stream gas pipeline in Serbia. This was reported by the Serbian publication Kurir, which referenced statements from Djuro Jovanic, the Director of the Serbian Military Security Agency.

Jovanic noted that their intelligence services have encountered a significant amount of disinformation regarding the placement of explosives on the Turkish Stream pipeline. He stated that some sources are attempting to convince the public that the Serbian Armed Forces and their servicemen are working for other or third parties, discovering Ukrainian explosives and blaming Ukraine for the incident. 'This is false,' he emphasized.

The Director of the Military Security Agency also highlighted that the fact of explosives being manufactured does not prove that the manufacturer is the executor or client. He revealed that the markings on the discovered explosives indicate that they were made in the United States, which could suggest other possible reasons for their presence.

Jovanic further reported that individuals responsible for the incident have been detained, but he could not specify how long the investigation would take—it could last from days to months. Importantly, Serbian law enforcement continues to work on this matter to establish all the circumstances surrounding the case.

On April 5, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that explosive devices had been found in the territory of the municipality of Kanizha, near a gas infrastructure facility connecting Serbia with Hungary. According to him, there were two large packages of explosives with detonators, which raised concerns not only in Serbia but also in neighboring countries.

Vucic also informed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban about the incident, prompting Orban to convene an emergency defense council to discuss the situation. This underscores the seriousness of the threat that such incidents may pose to regional security.

On the same day, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Georgiy Tikhiy, assured that Kyiv has no connection to the discovered explosives. He speculated that Russia might be involved in this incident, considering it most likely a Russian operation under a false flag, carried out as part of Moscow's interference in the elections in Hungary.

Thus, the situation surrounding the explosives near the Turkish Stream gas pipeline continues to remain tense, and the investigation is ongoing, as security issues in the region are extremely important for all countries involved in this process.