NATO Soldiers, Ethnic Serbs Injured In Kosovo Clashes

Twenty-five soldiers serving with the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Kosovo and dozens of ethnic Serbians have reportedly been injured in clashes over roadblocks set up by Serbs in northern Kosovo.

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A spokesman for the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) said two of the NATO personnel -- a German commander and a soldier -- were shot by Serbs who fired small arms in the November 28 violence. The other injured soldiers are said to include Germans and Austrians.

Serbian reports said dozens of Serbians have sought medical aid after being hurt in the clashes.

Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga has condemned the violence, according to RFE/RL's Balkan Service, as have EU officials.

In Belgrade, Serbian President Boris Tadic, whose country does not recognize Kosovo's 2008 declaration of sovereignty, pleaded for calm and nonviolence.

KFOR spokesman Uwe Nowicki said NATO soldiers had used pepper spray, tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannon to disperse Serbs who were trying to prevent NATO from removing a roadblock near the town of Zubin Potok.

Nowicki accused Serbs of using explosive devices and Molotov cocktails to attack the NATO-led troops.

"The protesters could not be called as peaceful demonstrators at all, but as violent and criminal,” said Nowicki. “Up to now, KFOR only used pepper spray, tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannon. However, in life-threatening situations like this, KFOR soldiers will respond as of now with all proportionate and appropriate means."

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NATO Soldiers, Ethnic Serbs Injured In Kosovo Clashes

NATO Soldiers, Ethnic Serbs Injured In Kosovo Clashes

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