NATO: 500 Turkish service members start arriving in Kosovo

NATO: 500 Turkish service members start arriving in Kosovo
# 05 June 2023 18:41 (UTC +04:00)

NATO reinforcements started to arrive in Kosovo on Monday (5 June 2023), following the unprovoked and unacceptable violence which left 30 KFOR peacekeeping troops injured in clashes last week, APA reports citing NATO's website.

Around 500 Turkish service members from Türkiye’s 65th mechanized infantry brigade will make up the bulk of the NATO reinforcements. The Turkish Battalion will be initially stationed in Camp Sultan Murat, and will be deployed in Kosovo for as long as necessary. An additional battalion of NATO reserve forces has also been put on higher alert to be deployed if needed.

Note that NATO has been leading a peacekeeping operation in Kosovo since 1999 in support of international efforts to build stability in the region. KFOR’s mission is to maintain a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all communities living in Kosovo, in accordance with its mandate under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244. KFOR currently consists of over 4,200 troops contributed by 27 NATO Allies and partners.

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THE OPERATION IS BEING PERFORMED