Explosive-Laden Backpacks Discovered Near Serbia-Hungary Gas Pipeline, Leaders Report
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said authorities found two explosive-laden backpacks near a gas pipeline. The discovery occurred in Kanjiza, in northern Serbia near the Hungarian border.
The backpacks were located a few hundred meters from the pipeline that carries Russian gas. Vucic said the bags held “two large packages of explosives with detonators.”
Local media showed heavy police activity at the scene. Roadblocks and helicopters were visible in the footage and images.
Investigation and official responses
Vucic said military and police teams began an immediate inquiry. He said there were “certain traces” investigators could not discuss publicly.
Vucic informed Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban about the findings. Leaders report that Orban planned an emergency defense council meeting later on Sunday.
Authorities warned the devices could have endangered many lives. Officials also said the explosives might have caused major damage to the pipeline.
Security and regional energy context
Both Serbia and Hungary remain heavily reliant on Russian energy supplies. That reliance sets them apart from many other European states.
Last month, Serbia secured an extra three months of Russian gas imports. The extension followed talks between Vucic and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Orban has said Ukraine blocked his oil supplies through a Russian pipeline crossing Ukrainian territory. He also warned of a looming energy crisis linked to the war in the Middle East.
Orban urged the European Union to suspend sanctions on Russian energy imports. Hungary has used an exemption to deepen its dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Politics and international ties
Orban and Vucic both maintain strong ties with Moscow. Orban has clashed repeatedly with the EU over Russia, Ukraine and immigration policies.
The Hungarian leader has been an outspoken ally of former US President Donald Trump. He has received vocal support from Trump administration officials, according to reports.
US Vice President JD Vance is due to visit Budapest during the last week of Hungary’s election campaign. In February, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called relations with Budapest a “golden age.”
Recent polls showed the center-right Tisza party widening its lead over Orban’s Fidesz party. Analysts said Orban faces his toughest political test in 16 years ahead of the April 12 election.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments as investigations proceed. Authorities have not released all forensic details yet.
