The terrorist attack in Banjska and the incidents against KFOR troops in Zvečan have been deemed unacceptable by NATO.
In response, the Alliance has strengthened the KFOR mission in northern Kosovo with an additional 1,000 troops and has increased patrol activities near the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL).
This was stated to Tëvë1 by the Commander of KFOR in Kosovo, Ozkan Ulutash.
Speaking on the program “Këndi i Debatit”, Ulutash said that KFOR is conducting joint patrols with the Kosovo Police in the north, as well as synchronized patrols with the Serbian Armed Forces along the ABL.
He emphasized that the situation is being closely monitored and that no indicators have been observed suggesting increased activity around the ABL.
“The attack in Banjska and the attack against KFOR troops in Zvečan are unacceptable. NATO responded immediately. KFOR was reinforced with 1,000 additional troops, and patrol activities near the Administrative Boundary Line were increased, including joint patrols with the Kosovo Police in northern Kosovo and synchronized patrols between KFOR and the Serbian Armed Forces along the ABL. We have closely monitored the situation and have not seen any indicators suggesting increased activity around the ABL. As stated, we remain in regular contact at various levels with representatives of security organizations in Kosovo and with the Serbian Armed Forces,” Ulutash declared.
Meanwhile, he stressed that for two years NATO has continuously demanded accountability and that those responsible for the Banjska attack be brought to justice.
“We expect the Serbian authorities to cooperate in this regard,” Ulutash added.
