Kosovo: Explosives Used to Damage Canal Impacting Power Plants and Water Supply, 8 Arrested

On 29 November 2024, at approximately 1900 hours local time, police responded to an explosion at the Iber Lepenc canal in Zubin Potok that damaged the wall, halted the drinking water supply to nearby towns, and impacted the water supply to two coal-fired power plants that generate most of the country’s electricity. No injuries were reported. According to authorities, approximately 33 to 44 pounds of unspecified explosives were used in the attack. Investigators searched 10 locations and found 6 shoulder-fired rocket launchers, “long weapons,” firearms, and ammunition.