Turkish troops continue patrols in Kosovo under KFOR mission

By Anadolu staff

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AA) - Turkish forces serving under NATO’s Kosovo Force (KFOR) continue patrols in Kosovo to maintain security.

KFOR shared photos of the Turkish troops’ patrol activities in Kosovo on Saturday in a post on US social media company X.

It said in a statement on Instagram that Turkish soldiers conducted patrols aimed at “ensuring a visible and reassuring presence on the ground, while enhancing situational awareness.”

“Through their professionalism and commitment, they contribute to regional stability and play a key role in KFOR’s ongoing mission to maintain a safe and secure environment for all people living in Kosovo,” KFOR added.

KFOR, which began operations in Kosovo on June 12, 1999, under a UN Security Council mandate, includes over 4,500 international military personnel from 33 NATO and non-NATO countries.

Turkish troops have been part of KFOR since 1999, and Türkiye assumed command of KFOR for a one-year term starting Oct. 3.