US EditionHungary Begins Withdrawing Troops Guarding Energy Infrastructure
The General Staff said the move is a rationalisation as companies boosted security and 600 soldiers had been involved.
- Today, two days after the election victory of Magyar, the Chief of the General Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces ordered troops to withdraw from protecting Hungary's critical infrastructure.
- Prime Minister Viktor Orb previously claimed a danger of Ukrainian attacks on energy facilities in Hungary, deploying soldiers for enhanced protection during the final campaign weeks.
- The General Staff cites rationalisation for the withdrawal, noting that 600 soldiers were involved in the operation while affected companies have enhanced their own safety measures.
- Nevertheless, not all infrastructure sites will be abandoned by the armed forces following the Hungarian Defence Forces decision to shift operational priorities.
- At Easter, Serbian authorities found explosive devices near the TurkStream pipeline in Serbia, clarifying that the incident was not linked to Ukraine or Ukrainian armed forces.
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Hungarian military withdraws from critical infrastructure
Only two days after the devastating defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian military has decided to withdraw from protecting Hungary’s critical infrastructure. This raises the fair question: was there ever a genuine threat, and if so, why do the Hungarian Defence Forces now believe the facilities no longer need their protection?Continue reading
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The Hungarian government has begun the withdrawal of military units previously stationed to protect critical infrastructure from what officials termed a "Ukrainian threat." These troops were originally deployed to guard energy facilities following claims made by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during the recent election campaign, according to European Pravda on April 15. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field…
In Hungary, after the elections, military personnel who were involved in the protection of critical infrastructure facilities are being withdrawn.
According to the Communications Directorate of the Hungarian Defence Forces, companies operating critical infrastructure "have increased their security and protection on their own."
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