Tensions rise in the north Kosovo and in the city of Zvecan, a clash broke out between the anti-demonstration unit of the international peacekeeping force – KFOR and Serb demonstrators. KFOR fighters tried to pull out the armored car of the Kosovo police, which was under the cordon of protesters in front of the city hall, a clash ensued. KFOR used tear gas and stun grenades. Protesters responded by throwing rocks and other objects, and setting a Kosovo police car on fire.

Serbian Public Television (RTS) reported that there were wounded on both sides. Serbian Defense Ministry Secretary Nemanja Starović told RTS that two protesters had received gunshot wounds. According to Starovich, one victim is in critical condition.

The Tanjoug news agency reported that one of its correspondents was wounded when a stun grenade landed at his feet.

In the late afternoon, the protesters left the center of Zvecan and the situation calmed down, however, according to Serbian media, tensions remain and people are worried about what is happening. There were no incidents in the other three cities in northern Kosovo where demonstrations took place today.

Source: RES-IPE