Explosives discovered near Hungarian gas pipeline, Serbian president confirms

Explosives discovered near Hungary’s gas pipeline, officials claim.

According to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, explosives were found near the gas pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary. The discovery was made ahead of an upcoming election in Serbia.

Vučić stated that the explosive devices were located near the pipeline, which is operated by Russian state-owned company Gazprom. The exact location and nature of the explosives are not specified.

The incident has sparked concerns about potential security threats to the pipeline and its operation. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also alleged a plot to blow up the gas pipeline ahead of his country’s election.

Separately, Serbian authorities reported finding backpacks containing explosives near the same pipeline in Serbia. The discovery was confirmed by CNN and Reuters.

The incident has been reported by various news outlets, including Bloomberg and BBC.

No further information is available at this time.

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