The situation has escalated during the night in the north of Kosovo, where explosions and gunshots shook several areas. Two powerful explosions around 1:30 a.m. and 03:00 a.m. were heard near the Zveçan area. Gunshots were fired in the direction of Zubin Potok, while it is not known if anyone was injured.

According to these media sources from Kosovo, the barricades have been reinforced during the night with heavy machinery, especially in the villages of Soqanicë and Rudare, while tents have also been placed for the citizens who are staying at the barricades.

The sources have further added that there are many unknown and armed persons at the barricades who entered from Serbia, while masked persons are taking care to attack all those who try to film or photograph them, including journalists.

The KosovaPress team was also hindered today around 5:00 in the morning near Rudare by these people, who as soon as they noticed the presence of the journalists started chasing them, cursing them and throwing stones at their vehicle.

Members of the Kosovo Police continue to be present in the residential neighborhoods with a mixed population in the north, maintaining peace and public order, as well as providing security for all residents without distinction.

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