Eight Arrested After Kosovo Explosion

An explosion on Friday evening damaged the Ibër-Lepenc canal in northern Kosovo, disrupting water and power supplies and prompting accusations of a terrorist act against Serbia. Kosovo's Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla reported the arrest of eight individuals, primarily linked to the local Serb organization Civilna Zaštita, while a significant cache of weapons was confiscated during police raids. Prime Minister Albin Kurti attributed the attack to groups supported by Serbia, specifically targeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and politician Milan Radoičić, who he claims are involved in orchestrating violence against Kosovo. Conversely, Vučić dismissed the allegations as unfounded and criticized Kosovo's leadership for escalating tensions without evidence. The incident is the third explosion in the region within a week, heightening concerns over security in the ethnically divided area. Kosovo's government has activated armed forces to prevent further attacks, indicating a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two countries.