Prishtina, 24 September 2023 (MIA) - One policeman was killed and another wounded early Sunday during an armed attack by masked persons in the village of Banjska, Leposavikj, in north Kosovo, MIA’s Prishtina correspondent reported.

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on his Facebook page that around 3:00 am Sunday, the Kosovo police were attacked in Banjska, and as a result of the attack, police sergeant A.B. was killed, while another policeman was wounded. He added that the gunfire continued this morning.

"The attackers are professionals with masks and armed with heavy weapons. We condemn this criminal and terrorist attack," Kurti wrote.

"Organised crime with political, financial and logistical support from officials in Belgrade is attacking our country," he added.