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Four explosive devices have been recovered from the Danube near Petrovaradin Fortress

August 2, 2026, 01:11 PMUpdated: August 2, 2026, 01:11 PM

Citing unofficial police information, 021 reports that since 1 July two hand grenades, a mortar shell and an aerial bomb have been found along the Petrovaradin bank near the fortress and Kamenički Park. The aerial bomb was neutralised; if you find a suspicious object along the low Danube, do not touch it—call police and wait for a patrol.

What matters

What was found

Since 1 July, four devices have been found: two hand grenades, a mortar shell and an aerial bomb.

Where

Along the Petrovaradin bank near the fortress and Kamenički Park, where low water exposed the shallows.

What to do

Do not touch a suspicious object; call police and wait for a patrol.

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Local safety during low water

Four explosive devices near Novi Sad

On 2 August, citing unofficial police information, 021 reported that since 1 July two hand grenades, a mortar shell and an aerial bomb had been found near Petrovaradin Fortress and Kamenički Park. The aerial bomb was neutralised, the report says; a fortress researcher urged people to report suspicious objects along the bank to police and wait for a patrol.

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Overall takeaway

The report relies on unofficial police information, but gives a concrete precaution: do not touch suspicious objects found along the bank.

What this means for residents

For people by the Danube

Low water can expose objects that were not previously visible. Move away from a find and report it to police.

What has been neutralised

According to 021, the recovered aerial bomb has been neutralised and is due to be taken to a safe location for destruction.