Kosovo boosts security as blast threatens power
Published: 05:11 PM,Nov 30,2024 | EDITED : 09:11 PM,Nov 30,2024
Hungarian soldiers, part of the Nato-led peacekeeping force KFOR, patrol near the damaged canal in northern Kosovo. — Reuters
PRISTINA: Kosovo worked to shore up water and power supplies on Saturday and stepped up security at strategic sites after an explosion hit a canal that sends water to its two main power plants, an incident Pristina labelled a 'terrorist act' by neighbouring Serbia. Serbia's foreign minister Marko Djuric denied what he said were 'baseless allegations' about Belgrade's involvement in an X post on Saturday, and suggested that Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti's government was involved, without providing evidence.
The explosion has increased tensions between the two Balkan countries. Relations remain especially frayed in the north where the blast occurred, and where the Serb minority refuses to recognise Kosovo's statehood and still sees Belgrade as their capital.
The explosion occurred around 7 pm on Friday near the town of Zubin Potok. The exact cause was not clear. Kosovo's Security Council, which held emergency talks early on Saturday, said its armed forces were activated to prevent similar attacks. — Reuters
The explosion has increased tensions between the two Balkan countries. Relations remain especially frayed in the north where the blast occurred, and where the Serb minority refuses to recognise Kosovo's statehood and still sees Belgrade as their capital.
The explosion occurred around 7 pm on Friday near the town of Zubin Potok. The exact cause was not clear. Kosovo's Security Council, which held emergency talks early on Saturday, said its armed forces were activated to prevent similar attacks. — Reuters