Ten days after the shooting of Kosovo citizen Milan Vukašinović, neither the Kosovo Liaison Office in Serbia nor his family have been allowed to visit him in the Niš hospital in Serbia.
Vukašinović’s legal representative, Ivan Ninić, has referred to the attack as “Banjska 2” and stated that he himself has been receiving threats from unknown individuals in Serbia.
“At least 23 bullet casings were found near Milan’s vehicle, and photos of the destroyed car confirm that he was ambushed. Something like this would not be dared in Europe; he was shot in the back. I am shocked as both a person and a lawyer. It is clear to me that this is the result of security forces of my country, which is why the full truth is being hidden. Despite receiving threats that I may suffer the same fate as Milan, I will continue to demand that all those involved be identified and brought to justice,” Ninić told KOHË.
Ninić also reported that Vukašinović remains in critical condition, with a bullet still lodged in his spinal column, and that medical personnel have delayed its removal.
“Milan’s condition is very serious. The bullet has not yet been removed from his spine, and his family is prohibited from visiting him at Niš Clinical Center. Information from doctors is extremely limited and only provided via phone. No Serbian authorities have explained what happened on November 1, nor have they contacted Milan’s family,” Ninić added.
According to sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Kosovo liaison representatives in Belgrade attempted multiple times to visit Vukašinović, but were denied access. Hospital officials only confirmed that he remains in intensive care.
President Vjosa Osmani condemned the attack, stating that it constitutes a breach of peace by Serbia:
“Regardless of where it happened, this is a crime, a serious provocation, and an attempted attack against Kosovo institutions. Even if it occurred on Serbian territory, it still represents a grave provocation to peace and stability in our region.”
So far, there have been no reactions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, the European Union, or civil society in northern Kosovo. Serbian authorities and the Serb List have also remained silent.
Nikola Gaon, spokesperson for the EU Office in Kosovo, referred questions to a conference where Ambassador Aivo Orav stated they are still gathering information.
Local NGO representatives also expressed limited information:
- Dušan Radaković of ACDC stated he had been on leave and lacked full knowledge of the incident.
- Miodrag Milićević of Aktiv noted that northern citizens are confused about the case and that official confirmation from Serbian authorities is awaited.
Both Ninić and Kosovo institutions believe the attack on Vukašinović was motivated by his refusal to comply with the Serb List, continuing his work at the Kosovo Security Bureau despite pressure in 2022.
The pro-government Serbian tabloid Večernje Novosti ran the headline:
“Spied Against Our Army, Linked to Kurti”
with Vukašinović’s photo on November 8, 2025.
The Mitrovica Basic Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the case as an attempted murder.
According to Kosovo authorities, Vukašinović was shot and subsequently abducted by the Serbian gendarmerie, which had entered Kosovo territory.
