Although there is still no official confirmation from the Kosovo Police or KFOR regarding drones from Serbia allegedly entering Kosovo’s territory specifically in Novosella, in the municipality of Kamenica a former military officer stated that such reports should not be ignored.
“We are living in a time when there is a great deal of information that often looks more like speculation than reality. Therefore, in this case, it is very difficult to reach a conclusion as to whether such an incident actually occurred or not. There has been no official statement either from Kosovo’s state institutions or from KFOR, which is responsible for security and territorial integrity in Kosovo. What has been reported and discussed in the media so far does not have a solid basis to confirm or deny the presence of those drones in Kosovo’s territory. Such an incident is possible and should not be ruled out or neglected. However, given that in the past we have frequently had information or rather disinformation about territorial threats and various risks that never materialized or were verified, this latest report does not inspire strong confidence that such an incident truly occurred. Ultimately, I believe that NATO, namely KFOR, through its presence, should provide a response on this matter, as it bears primary responsibility for the security and territorial integrity of the Republic of Kosovo,” Gecaj stated.
Gecaj emphasized that KFOR, as the main authority responsible for Kosovo’s security and territorial integrity, should issue a public clarification.
“Otherwise, we are in a phase where many internal and external actors find it convenient to spread disinformation for various purposes often to divert attention from other, more important events. Such news tends to draw attention in the opposite direction from what a certain authority or political class would want to be scrutinized. These interventions may come both from outside Kosovo’s territory and from within it. This is why the state, namely its representatives, should be very serious in their public statements, because repeated unverified claims ultimately erode public trust, leaving citizens confused about whether to believe information circulating in the public sphere. In this case, at least at this moment, I am not aware of any official position by Kosovo’s institutions on this issue,” he added.
Without an official statement especially from KFOR any claims regarding the presence of drones remain at the level of speculation.
“Without official information from Kosovo’s institutions, particularly KFOR, everything remains speculative. If drones did indeed enter Kosovo’s territory, it would represent a lapse, though not something impossible. Such incidents can happen. However, I would at least expect a serious response from the security institutions, even if an incident occurred. While penetration may be possible, there should have been a clear statement and a serious approach from both local security institutions and KFOR,” the security expert concluded.
