Kosovo court holds session for Ibër-Lepenc canal attack

A court session is being held at the Palace of Justice in Pristina regarding the attack on the Ibër-Lepenc canal, which occurred in November 2024 in the village of Varagë, Zubin Potok.

According to the Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo, Jovan Viqentijeviq and his brother, Dragisha Viqentijeviq, are suspected of intentionally damaging the canal infrastructure using approximately 20 kilograms of explosives. The prosecution has classified the incident as an act of terrorism aimed at critical water supply infrastructure.

Igor Dimoviq is also accused in the case but is not in detention, while the Viqentijeviq brothers remain in custody. The defendants previously declared their innocence in February 2026. Kosovo authorities have raised accusations against Serbia regarding responsibility for the incident.