Explosives found near gas pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary, Vučić says

Explosives were found near the pipeline carrying Russian gas to Serbia and Hungary, according to President Aleksandar Vučić, with authorities providing no details on suspects or motive. The discovery raises near-term risk of supply disruption to Serbia and Hungary and potential upward pressure on regional gas prices if the pipeline is damaged or taken offline, but impact remains uncertain pending investigation.

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Explosives were found near the pipeline carrying Russian gas to Serbia and Hungary, according to President Aleksandar Vučić, with authorities providing no details on suspects or motive. The discovery raises near-term risk of supply disruption to Serbia and Hungary and potential upward pressure on regional gas prices if the pipeline is damaged or taken offline, but impact remains uncertain pending investigation.