Violence is not a solution, warned spokesperson of the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy Maja Kocijancic warned on Monday, commenting on the latest conflicts between Kosovo Serbs and KFOR soldiers near Jagnjenica.

Problems in northern Kosovo-Metohija should be resolved by dialogue, not by violence, Kocijancic told Tanjug.

She added that the EU is still gathering information in the field, but Brussels' stand is clear - problems should be resolved by peaceful means.

Kocijancic called on all relevant sides to refrain from unilateral actions.

She recalled that the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue should continue on Wednesday, November 30.

The EU official noted that the topics discussed in the dialogue would cover regional representation of Kosovo, implementation of the agreements reached so far and the proposition regarding integrated border management.

Neither side has cancelled their participation in the talks so far, and the European Commission expects the dialogue to continue as planned, Kocijancic stated.

According to the reports filed so far, several dozen citizens and two KFOR soldiers were wounded in the conflicts between KFOR and local citizens at the barricade in the village of Jagnjenica, in the vicinity of the northern Kosovo municipality of Zubin Potok.

Locals clash with KFOR in Jagnjenica

Locals from the village of Jagnjenica, on the road Kosovska Mitrovica - Zubin Potok, clashed with KFOR around 11 a.m. on Monday.

KFOR used water cannons and teargas, in order to dispel the gathered residents, who threw stones and bats at KFOR soldiers.

A dozen Serbs were hospitalized at the health centre in Kosovska Mitrovica, but the nature of their injuries has not been made public yet.

At the same time, two KFOR soldiers were wounded by a firearm, KFOR spokesperson Frank Martin stated.

Another KFOR's spokesman, Dan Harvey, stated that the health condition of the wounded soldiers it is still unknown.

The clashes are still ongoing, and the protesters are using small firearms and throwing stones at KFOR, which is responding with water cannons and rubber bullets, Harvy told the media.

KFOR removed the roadblock in the village of Jagnjenica this morning at about 9 am, and one soldier was wounded during the operation, Tanjug reporters on the scene said.