Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister, Besnik Bislimi, has publicly named a Serbian operative believed to be behind a series of terrorist attacks on Kosovo’s critical infrastructure. Bislimi identified Nemanja Radivojević, known as “Gandi,” as a key suspect in orchestrating the grenade attack on a police station in Zvečan on November 26, 2024, which preceded the explosion at the Ibër-Lepenc water canal in Zubin Potok on November 29.
Bislimi linked Radivojević to Milan Radojičić, a notorious figure with ties to Serbia’s parallel structures in Kosovo, and accused them of planning these destabilizing attacks. The explosions targeted vital infrastructure, including the power plants that supply much of Kosovo’s electricity and water to several municipalities, including the capital, Pristina.
“The right-hand man of Milan Radojičić, Nemanja Radivojević – Gandi, is the primary suspect for the grenade attack on the Zvečan police station on November 26. This attack, along with the one on the municipal building in Zvečan on November 28, directly preceded the terrorist attack on Kosovo’s essential infrastructure,” Bislimi said in a statement.
The Deputy Prime Minister also criticized Serbian officials for distancing themselves from these attacks, despite continued support for Radojičić, who allegedly coordinates these attacks from Serbia. Bislimi called out Serbian officials, including Foreign Minister Marko Djuric and President Aleksandar Vučić, for distancing themselves from past terrorist acts, such as the Banjska attack, while indirectly supporting those responsible for the violence in Kosovo.
“Through a long statement, the Serbian List (Lista Srpska) distanced itself from the Ibër-Lepenc canal explosion, even though little information was available at the time. Minister Djuric distanced himself only to attack Prime Minister Albin Kurti. President Vučić hesitated to take immediate action. The same approach was taken after the Banjska attack when our police officer, Afrim Bunjaku, was killed. They distance themselves but continue to support and finance Milan Radojičić, who operates in Serbia and organizes attacks on Kosovo from the other side of the border,” Bislimi said.
The explosions have increased tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, with Kosovo accusing Serbia of orchestrating and financing attacks aimed at destabilizing the region. The damage to the Ibër-Lepenc canal, which provides water and cooling for Kosovo’s power plants, caused immediate disruptions. While the damage was partially repaired within hours, there are concerns that further attacks could lead to power outages and further instability.
Kosovo authorities have called the attacks acts of terrorism and are committed to bringing those responsible to justice.
