Escalating Tensions: Masked Gunmen Target Kosovo Police, Leaving One Officer Dead

Masked gunmen attacked a police patrol in Kosovo, killing one officer and injuring another. Kosovo's Prime Minister blamed support from neighboring Serbia for the attack, escalating tensions between the two countries. The attack occurred in the village of Banjska, where an Orthodox monastery was also stormed by armed men. The incident comes at a delicate moment in the EU-facilitated dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Both sides have a history of conflict, and Serbia has refused to recognize Kosovo's independence since 2008. International leaders have condemned the attack and called for the responsible perpetrators to be brought to justice.