Russian FSB specialists become part of Serbia ‘sonic weapon’ investigation
(MENAFN) A team of officers from Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrived in Serbia to investigate opposition claims that a “sonic weapon” was used during mass protests earlier this month. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed on Saturday that the Russian experts will spend at least a week looking into allegations made by the opposition Freedom and Justice Party (SSP), who claim that a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) was deployed during a rally in Belgrade on March 15.
The accusations, supported by the Belgrade Center for Security Policy (BCSP), were initially dismissed by the Serbian government as unsubstantiated. However, authorities have launched an official investigation, aiming to either identify those responsible for using the device or those spreading false information.
The FSB team arrived on Friday and began their investigation on Saturday. They will examine the crowd control devices used by Serbian law enforcement and will present their findings publicly at the end of the investigation. Vucic expressed hope that the probe would help clarify the situation and counter what he called the spread of lies.
The March 15 protest, which attracted over 100,000 people, was one of the largest in Serbia’s history and followed months of demonstrations sparked by a tragic incident in Novi Sad last November. The protests, initially focused on government negligence, later expanded into broader opposition rallies against corruption, leading to clashes with security forces that left over 50 injured and 20 arrested.
The Serbian government has accused Western and European intelligence agencies of fueling the unrest, citing Belgrade’s refusal to align with anti-Russian policies. Vucic and other officials have suggested that the protests may be part of a “color revolution,” with foreign interference aimed at destabilizing the government. Russia has expressed its support for Serbia, with former Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu assuring that Serbia can rely on Russia’s help if needed.
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