Mystery sound at Serbia protest sparks sonic weapon allegations

Sonic weapon allegedly used on crowd protesting government corruption in Serbia

Protesters in Serbia were holding a moment of silence for 15 people killed in a train station collapse when suddenly, the crowd went into a panic. Rights groups and opposition officials allege that security forces deployed a sonic weapon - illegal in the country. CNN spoke to multiple audio forensics experts as more than half a million petitioners call on the Serbian government to investigate if illegal sonic weapons were used.

The sound that shook Belgrade: Did Serbia deploy a secret sonic weapon to disperse protesters?

Sonic weapons, controversial and banned under Serbian law, incapacitate targets using powerful sound wave emissions, potentially causing severe nausea, headaches, and ear damage

Mystery sound at Serbia protest sparks sonic weapon allegations

On March 15, protesters in Belgrade heard a loud noise, generating speculation that a sonic weapon was used to disperse the rally. The authorities confirmed the purchase of an LRAD from the US, but denied its use. International investigations are underway to clarify the incident. On March 15, during an anti-government protest in Belgrade, the crowd was surprised by a loud sound, which sparked speculation about the use of a sonic weapon to disper…

The sound cannons emit unbearable sounds to neutralize their targets. They can cause headaches, nausea and hearing disorders. Many witnesses argue that Serbia has used them...

The sound heard in Belgrade on March 15th during one of the largest anti-government protests in Serbian history was described by people as hellish, like the sound of an airplane or “like something out of a movie.” It made them feel nauseous and anxious. The opposition is certain: the police caused it. But President Aleksandar Vučić denied the accusations and invited the Russian FSB and the American FBI to investigate.