Unprecedented security measures ahead of Belgrade football derby: Combat vehicles deployed on streets

Photo: Telegraf

Ahead of us is the Belgrade football derby played between Red Star (Crvena Zvezda) and Parizan, also known as "the eternal derby," which in itself always represents a high-risk match - but this time security measures are even more pronounced.

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That is because of the tensions that were raised primarily by two groups of Partizan supporters.

Recently, a group of hooligans broke into the Partizan stadium and partially damaged the pitch, spilling acid and gasoline on it, which they later set on fire, and also spread glass from broken bottles all over it.

Then there were also announcements from a group that is divided, where a part burned their own flags and symbols, while another announced that it was not true the group was shutting down.

That is why it is no wonder that there is a large number of police this afternoon on the streets of Belgrade.

A Telegraf reporter recorded an unusual moment, with a large number of combat police vehicles deployed in the Serbian capital.

There is no doubt that the police are not leaving anything to chance in order for this game to take place in a peaceful atmosphere.

(Telegraf.rs)