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Protest Chaos in Belgrade: Sonic Weapon Claims Emerge

3/26/2025

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A massive anti-government protest in Belgrade, Serbia, took a chaotic turn on March 15 when a terrifying, unexplained sound pierced the air, sending crowds into a frenzy and resulting in injuries. Eyewitnesses likened the noise to a "sound from hell," sparking accusations that security forces deployed an illegal sonic weapon—claims the government vehemently denied, igniting demands for an independent inquiry.

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A massive anti-government protest in Belgrade, Serbia, took a chaotic turn on March 15 when a terrifying, unexplained sound pierced the air, sending crowds into a frenzy and resulting in injuries. Eyewitnesses likened the noise to a "sound from hell," sparking accusations that security forces deployed an illegal sonic weapon—claims the government vehemently denied, igniting demands for an independent inquiry.