SPECIAL POLICE STILL IN ZVEČAN Heavy rain 'cooled heads' in Kosovo and reduced tensions

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - Kosovo Police special units are still in the Zvečan Municipality building, and due to heavy rain, Serbian citizens have temporarily withdrawn to the surrounding streets.

Kosovo journalistic teams were prevented from approaching the municipality building after local residents of Serbian nationality fired at them from nearby buildings.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić ordered the Serbian Army (VS) to be put on the highest level of combat readiness. Members of the Kosovo Police entered the Zvečan municipality building today, using tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the gathered citizens. As reported by RT...
At the beginning of the street where the municipal administration is located, there are special unit members, in full gear.

Police vehicles could be seen moving down the street towards the Municipality building.

During the operation to enter the local self-government building, police officers clashed with demonstrators of Serbian nationality who wanted to prevent their entry. Police used tear gas to disperse them.

A police statement said that the citizens were violent and threw various hard objects and stun grenades at the police officers.

Five police officers were slightly injured, who returned to duty after receiving medical attention.

Four police vehicles were damaged, one of which was set on fire. Police state that gunshots were also heard, but the location is unknown.

The United States condemned the action of the Kosovo institutions to enter the municipality building in northern Kosovo.

"Today's violent measures should be stopped immediately," announced the US Ambassador to Kosovo, Jeff Hovenier, on the social network Twitter.