Serbia Reports Attempted Sabotage on Gas Pipeline

In Serbia, a serious event has occurred concerning an attempted sabotage on a gas pipeline. According to RTS, suspicious objects were discovered in three villages within the municipality of Kanjiža, located near a critical infrastructure site. This information has also been confirmed by the publication 'European Truth.'

To ensure safety in the area, 140 military personnel and police officers have been deployed. Search operations are ongoing, with officers from the Criminal Police Administration, along with military police and other units of the Serbian army, surrounding and searching the territory in the municipality of Kanjiža since early morning. They are looking for items that could pose a danger to the lives of citizens and critical infrastructure.

The police and military have closed several roads in the area to ensure safety during the operations. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić reported that two large packages containing explosives and detonators were discovered during the investigation. He emphasized that, thanks to the efforts of the Serbian army, a potential action that could threaten the vital interests of the country was prevented.

Vučić also noted that he spoke with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to inform him about the situation and the investigation. According to the president, if this sabotage had been successful, Hungary and northern Serbia would have been left without gas. 'They found two backpacks, two large packages with explosives and detonators. We also have other leads from the investigation. I just finished a conversation with Viktor Orbán regarding this news, as if there had been a gas shutdown, Hungary would have been left without gas, and we in northern Serbia would have also been without gas,' Vučić stated.

The President of Serbia further emphasized that the explosives found had such destructive power that they could have endangered the lives of many people and caused significant damage to infrastructure. This situation has raised concerns not only in Serbia but also in neighboring countries.

Earlier reports indicated that NATO member countries are increasingly worried about hybrid attacks on the Alliance's energy sector, particularly in light of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. The Financial Times also noted that recruiters and propagandists who previously worked for the Russian private military company 'Wagner' have become a primary channel for organized sabotage attacks orchestrated by the Kremlin in Europe.

The situation in Serbia illustrates how critical the security of energy infrastructure is amid modern challenges. The country's authorities have stated their readiness to take all necessary measures to protect their citizens and infrastructure from potential threats.