Efforts to instigate crises in the four northern municipalities are reportedly being orchestrated by a group calling themselves the “Night Wolves.” However, the Commission on Security Affairs states that this group lacks the capacity to escalate the situation.
Incidents in the northern municipalities have been numerous.
At the end of September, this fuel station in Zvecan was targeted by an explosive device.
A similar incident occurred a few days ago in the yard of a police officer’s home, who is part of the Serbian community.
The television station has learned that in the four northern municipalities, a group known as the “Night Wolves” is operating with the aim of creating crises by intimidating citizens.
The Commission on Security Affairs asserts that this group does not have the potential to intensify the situation.
“There’s a tendency for their development, but currently they are quite insignificant because the criminals and terrorists who were operating in the north are no longer active. The police and other security institutions are monitoring nearly every road in the northern region 24/7,” stated Mefail Bajqinovci, a member of the Commission on Security Affairs.
According to MP Bajqinovci, Serbia is attempting to create instability in the north.
“Such actions are always expected from Serbia; you’ve reported and published photos of individuals being recruited and trained in Kapaonik and other parts of Serbia,” Bajqinovci added.
The police, meanwhile, note that the situation on the ground remains delicate, partly due to political actions.
“What we can say as the Police is that the situation continues to be calm but delicate, considering developments over the past two years. There hasn’t been any significant change in security. The situation from a year ago has somewhat improved conditions, but the overall situation remains delicate. If something happens, it may not bring major changes, but we are here to respond if needed,” stated Veton Elshani, Deputy Police Chief for the northern region.
Security expert Arben Dashevci sees it as unlikely that this group will be able to raise tensions.
“We see their attempts externally, but I believe the situation internally is under control, and these small criminal factions won’t succeed in the Republic of Kosovo, as our security forces remain highly vigilant,” Dashevci emphasized.
Recently, new posters bearing this group’s logo and the message “Don’t worry, we’re here” appeared in North Mitrovica.
