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Wegen dieser Anschläge wurde er im Juli 1997 in
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Wegen dieser Anschläge wurde er im Juli 1997 in
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Genossen die Eisenbahnlinie bei Glogovac, vier serbische Polizisten wurden dabei getötet. 1996 soll Thaci nach serbischen Angaben bei Peje (Pec) einen serbischen Polizeiwagen beschossen und Handgranaten in den serbischen Armeestützpunkt in Vucitrn geworfen haben.
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Am 25. Mai überfiel er mit einigen
Genossen die Eisenbahnlinie bei Glogovac, vier serbische Polizisten wurden dabei getötet. 1996 soll Thaci nach serbischen Angaben bei Peje (Pec) einen serbischen Polizeiwagen beschossen und Handgranaten in den serbischen Armeestützpunkt in Vucitrn geworfen haben.
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The KLA initially engaged in low-intensity guerrilla warfare, targeting
Serbian police and military forces in Kosovo. Over time, the organization gained support from the Kosovo Albanian diaspora and other sympathizers, which helped in securing funds, weapons, and volunteers.
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attack of a political nature was recorded at
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attack of a political nature was recorded at
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According to authors like
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Glogovac in May 1993.
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Some journalists claim that a May 1993 attack in Glogovac that left five Serbian policemen dead and two wounded was the first attack carried out by the KLA.
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condemned the attack as an act of terrorism. Hashim Thaçi, the leader of the KLA, was held responsible for the attack and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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and his associates. Concealed gunmen ambushed a police vehicle, resulting in the deaths and injuries of several Serbian policemen.
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Proceedings - Assembly of Western European Union: Actes Officiels - Assemblée de L'Union de L'europe Occidentale
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Kosovo Liberation Army: The Inside Story of an Insurgency
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