Serbian authorities have prevented what officials describe as a serious attempt to sabotage a major gas pipeline that carries Russian energy to Hungary, according to President Aleksandar Vučić. The discovery of powerful explosive devices near the northern municipality of Kanjiža has raised concerns about the safety of energy infrastructure in Southeast Europe during a period of rising political tension.

Speaking to reporters on April 5, Vučić said that security forces found “two large packages of explosives with sticks” in an area about 10 kilometers from the Hungarian border. The location is close to the route of the Balkan Stream pipeline, an important channel for delivering natural gas to Central Europe.

The Balkan Stream pipeline is part of the wider TurkStream pipeline network, which runs through Turkey, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Hungary before reaching the border with Slovakia. Hungary depends heavily on this route, importing between 7.4 and 7.6 billion cubic meters of gas each year through Serbia.

Vučić praised the work of Serbia’s intelligence and security services, saying their quick action likely prevented major damage. He warned that any successful attack could have caused serious gas shortages in both northern Serbia and Hungary. “Our services did a very good job,” he said, adding that the government will act strongly against anyone who threatens national infrastructure.

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