On 14 October, the football match between Albania and Serbia was abandoned after the 41’ minute, due to clashes that occurred after a drone carrying an unofficial Albanian flag with the inscription ‘Autochthonous’, showing territories not part of the Republic of Albania, appeared on the football pitch. Following this, there were clashes between players, as well as with several fans who broke onto the pitch.

In the aftermath of the game, there have already been several gatherings of many youths in city centres. This has resulted in increased tensions throughout Kosovo, notably in the municipalities of Rahovec/Orahovac, Mitrovicë/Mitrovica and Kamenicë/Kamenica. In Mitrovicë/Mitrovica, there were reports of antagonistic crowds gathering on both sides of the Ibar/Ibër River. Luckily, no major incidents have been reported so far in Kosovo, though tensions still remain high.