Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKrisztina ThanMonday 06 April 2026 10:29 BSTHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (AP)Powerful explosives were discovered near a crucial pipeline in Serbia, which transports Russian gas to Hungary, just days before Hungary's national election.Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic informed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of the find, saying that units located an “explosive of devastating power” near Kanjiza, close to the Hungarian border.The incident has sparked significant political concern in Budapest, leading Mr Orban to call an extraordinary defence council meeting to address the situation.A former Hungarian intelligence official mentioned discussions about a “false-flag” operation impacting the pipeline to influence the Hungarian vote, while opposition leader Peter Magyar also questioned the timing.Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson suggested that Ukraine was responsible for attempting to disrupt Hungary's energy supply, a view that Hungary's foreign minister did not directly echo but also did not rule out.In fullExplosives found near Serbian pipeline that carries Russian gasThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in