KFOR Commander, General Enrico Borduani, discussed the attack on the Ibër-Lepenc canal and Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s request to send the Kosovo Security Forces (KSF) to the North following the November 29th attack. Borduani clarified that, according to the agreement between NATO and Kosovo, any deployment of KSF to the North requires prior approval from the KFOR commander.
In this case, Borduani did not approve Kurti’s request, explaining that the situation was effectively managed by the Kosovo Police with support from EULEX and KFOR. He emphasized that, following the explosion, KFOR immediately deployed units to secure the Zubin Potok area around the damaged canal and provided assistance to Kosovo’s institutions, including logistical and engineering support.
Additionally, Borduani stated that, in accordance with the 2013 NATO-Kosovo agreement, any potential KSF mission in the North would require prior approval from KFOR. He did not grant this approval as the situation had been effectively handled by local authorities. KFOR will continue to provide support as needed and maintain close coordination with Kosovo’s institutions.
