The European Union condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack committed on Friday on the Iber Lepenc/Ibar Lepenac water canal in Zubin Potok in north Kosovo. It is a despicable act of sabotage on Kosovo’s critical civilian infrastructure, which provides drinking water for considerable part of Kosovo’s population and is a vital component of Kosovo’s energy system.

The EU has offered support to Kosovo’s authorities and continues to coordinate next steps with relevant partners, including locally with KFOR. EU’s civilian rule of law mission EULEX is providing assistance to Kosovo authorities in accordance with its mandate.

We stand in solidarity with all those across Kosovo who have been affected by the attack. I have conveyed these messages of solidarity and support directly to Prime Minister Albin Kurti this afternoon.

The criminal action committed in Zubin Potok must be investigated and its perpetrators brought to justice. In this respect, the EU calls on all stakeholders to cooperate fully with the Kosovo authorities and will continue to closely follow the developments.