Deutsche Welle - A water pipeline supplying water to two coal-fired power plants was blown up. The Prime Minister of Kosovo said that the Serbian side was behind the attack.
In Kosovo, an explosion damaged the water supply to two important coal-fired power plants, AFP reported on Saturday, November 30. Prime Minister Albin Kurti called it a terrorist attack and said police had detained two suspects. Kurti said gangs linked to Serbia were behind the explosions.
“This criminal and terrorist attack was intended to damage our essential infrastructure,” he said. The Prime Minister noted that if the damage cannot be repaired, parts of the country risk being left without electricity. A water pipeline that supplies water to two coal-fired power plants that generate almost all the country's electricity was blown up. According to the water supply company Ibar-Lepenci, an explosive device thrown into the water utility damaged the wall.
"The attack was carried out professionally. We believe that Serbian-controlled gangs are behind it," Kurti said. The detained suspects were searched and “testimonies and evidence were collected” against them, he added.
Serbia rejected the accusations. The Prime Minister of Kosovo directly accused Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic of supporting “these criminal structures.” According to him, the Serbian side has “the interest, desire and ability to carry out such attacks and cause damage,” which is also evident from the large amount of explosives.
Serbia “unequivocally denies any involvement in the recent attack,” Vucic said, condemning “irresponsible,” “baseless accusations” against his country, AFP reported. "Such unfounded statements are aimed at tarnishing the reputation of Serbia, as well as undermining efforts to promote peace and stability in the region," he said
Serbia “unequivocally denies any involvement in the recent attack,” Vucic said, condemning “irresponsible,” “baseless accusations” against his country, AFP reported. "Such unfounded statements are aimed at tarnishing the reputation of Serbia, as well as undermining efforts to promote peace and stability in the region," he said
