The Special Prosecution of Kosovo has filed an indictment regarding the terrorist attack on the Ibër–Lepenc water channel, charging Jovan Vičentijević, Dragisa Vičentijević, and Igor Dimović with multiple serious offenses, including terrorism, espionage, and illegal weapons possession.
According to the indictment obtained by Nacionale, the defendants are accused of severely damaging the Ibër–Lepenc canal on November 29, 2024, by planting and detonating a military-grade explosive device.
The Attack on Critical Infrastructure
The prosecution states that Jovan and Dragisha Vičentijević, together with unidentified accomplices, placed a large amount of explosive material inside the canal near the village of Varage, Zubin Potok.
The indictment emphasizes that the act aimed to intimidate the population, undermine constitutional order, and threaten national security.
The explosion caused:
- Severe structural damage to the concrete canal
- Interruption of water supply to KEK
- Risk to electricity production nationwide
- Financial damage estimated at €376,000
The defendants are charged with “Endangering the Constitutional Order” in connection with the “Commission of a Terrorist Offense.”
Espionage and Propaganda Operations
Beyond the terrorist attack, Jovan Vičentijević faces additional accusations of espionage. The prosecution alleges that he acted as a colonel-level operative for the Serbian Military Intelligence Service, collecting sensitive and classified information on Kosovo’s security structures.
According to the indictment, Vičentijević:
- Obtained a 66-page classified “Confidential” document related to field operations
- Monitored and documented movements of U.S. KFOR soldiers
- Took photographs of the Special Police Base in Jasenovik
- Collected intelligence on strategic locations in northern Kosovo
Fabrication of a Fake Albanian Organization to Defame the UÇK
In a key detail, the indictment reveals that Vičentijević attempted to create a false narrative portraying Kosovo Albanians as a threat.
He allegedly fabricated a non-existent organization called:
“National Committee for the Liberation and Protection of Albanian Territories”
He paired this with photos of senior UÇK commanders in order to:
- Discredit the UÇK
- Portray Albanians as terrorists
- Damage Kosovo’s image internationally
The prosecution argues these actions significantly threatened Kosovo’s legal order and security.
Large Weapons Cache Found
During searches of the defendants’ homes in Zubin Potok and Prevlak, police found:
- AK-47 rifles
- BRM-75 hand grenades and RPG launchers (zolla)
- 500 rounds of ammunition
- Military uniforms from Serbia, Russia, and other countries
- Masks, helmets, knives, and other combat equipment
They are charged with “Unauthorized Possession of Weapons.”
FBI Report Confirms Physical Evidence
A key piece of evidence comes from an FBI geological analysis, which matched soil found on the boots of Jovan and Dragisha Vičentijević with soil samples from the Ibër–Lepenc canal.
The report concluded that the soil samples had no distinguishable differences, confirming the defendants’ presence at the crime scene and supporting the charge of terrorist activity.
