April 5, 2026
Hungary hints at Ukraine’s role in Serbia pipeline explosives find; Kyiv denies
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry rejected any suggestion that Kyiv was behind the discovery of explosives near the TurkStream pipeline in Serbia. Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said Ukraine had no involvement in the incident and called it a Russian false-flag operation carried out as part of Moscow’s broader interference in Hungary’s elections.
TL;DR
- Explosives were found near the TurkStream pipeline in Serbia, specifically in Velebit, Kanjiza.
- Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto suggested Ukraine's involvement, linking the incident to attempts to cut off energy supplies to Europe and influence Hungary's elections.
- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denied any role, calling it a Russian false-flag operation.
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed the discovery and informed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
- Reports suggest Russia is conducting an information campaign to aid Orban's party in upcoming elections, which the Kremlin denies.
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