Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Pcinja District, Vranje area, Serbia on Fri 17th April 2026

17th April 2026

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A powerful explosion destroyed a car used by a man, a professional MMA fighter. The blast caused total material damage to the vehicle and broke windows on nearby buildings, but no injuries were reported. This is the third targeted attack on this man in the last two years; he previously survived an assassination attempt involving an automatic rifle (AK-47) in April 2025 and was wounded in a shooting in December 2023. Police have blocked the area and are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the perpetrators. The incident is being investigated as a potential assassination attempt or a warning related to criminal group clashes.

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Pcinja District ( Vranje area )

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