[3] Rebels belonging to the National Liberation Army (NLA) attacked Tearce's police station, resulting in the death of one policeman and injuries to three others.

[4] The village of Tanuševci became involved in conflict on 17 February 2001, when masked NLA militants entered the area and kidnapped a TV filming crew.

[7] On February 26, 2001, Macedonian forces engaged in battle with the NLA that lasted for several hours.

[10][1] On 2 March, NATO provided reassurances to Macedonia, stating that it was actively monitoring the activities of a group of approximately 100 ethnic Albanian insurgents who had taken control of the village of Tanusevci after the Battle.

The rebels opened fire at army forces, resulting in the death of one soldier.