15.10.2026.
Press release
Following footage published on social media, showing training activities carried out by Serbian Armed Forces personnel, the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces wish to inform the public that this was part of a scheduled inspection by the Defence Inspectorate. The exercise was conducted to assess the operational readiness and capabilities of a special operations units.
The activity took place in the vicinity of the Pasuljanske Livade training ground, on the evening of October 14. It was conducted in accordance with a pre-defined inspection plan designed to test the unit against a range of tactical scenarios.
Given the specialised role of the unit, which operates throughout the country under all weather and terrain conditions, the tactical scenario was specifically designed to test the unit’s urban warfare capabilities.
Only blank ammunition was used throughout the activity.
Prior to the exercise, the Ministry of the Interior, local government bodies, the Južni Kučaj Forest Estate, and the Central Serbia Hunting Association had all been notified of the upcoming training activity, which involved off-road vehicles, drones, and the use of blank ammunition in the vicinity of the Pasuljanske Livade training range.
We urge all participants, individuals, and media outlets to refrain from publishing unverified or false information that could harm the institution that is ranked among the most-trusted in the Republic of Serbia.
