Thousands gathered in Belgrade, with some reports estimating over 300,000 participants, marking Serbia's largest protest ever. Eyewitnesses alleged hearing a piercing sound during a moment of silence, purportedly from a banned sonic weapon. President Vucic strongly denied these claims, framing them as falsehoods and promising an investigation. Critics, including NGOs, condemned the police for using the device to impose control over the protests and asserted its usage is illegal. The protests represented a culmination of ongoing student-led movements advocating for accountability within the government.
"This act represents a blatant display of force and an attempt to incite chaos, aiming to delegitimize protests and criminalize peaceful citizens," said the Belgrade Center for Security Policy.
In an address to the nation, President Aleksandar Vucic claimed, "It is a vile lie" that police used a banned sonic weapon and stated a need for investigation.
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