NATO rotates reserve troops in Kosovo as KFOR maintains security presence
Multinational unit from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania replaces Turkish forces
The deployment of the Turkish reserve battalion to Kosovo is completed as part of the rotation planning for NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) reserve unit in Kosovo on December 8, 2024.
PRISTINA, Kosovo
NATO’s peacekeeping force in Kosovo (KFOR) announced Tuesday the deployment of a multinational unit of around 270 troops from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania, replacing Turkish forces as part of a scheduled rotation.
The deployment, drawn from the Multinational Operational Reserve Force Battalion, is operating under NATO's Joint Force Command in Naples. It temporarily replaces the Turkish Operational Reserve Force Battalion, KFOR said in a statement.
The newly arrived troops will work alongside approximately 200 Italian personnel already stationed in Kosovo.
KFOR reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all communities in Kosovo, emphasizing its neutrality in fulfilling the mandate.
Established on June 12, 1999, following a United Nations Security Council resolution, KFOR currently includes more than 4,500 troops from 29 NATO and partner countries, supporting peace and stability in the region.
