28 April 2026 08:56 UTC · NATO · NATO News · Source · Email X Link

NATO visits KFOR in Kosovo to review operations

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Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone led NATO Military Committee visit to Camp Film City, Pristina
KFOR operates under Chapter VII with approximately 4,700 troops from 33 Allied and partner countries to maintain security and freedom of movement under UNSCR 1244

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On 27 April 2026 NATO Military Committee, chaired by Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Camp Film City in Pristina to review KFOR contributions.
KFOR, commanded by Major General Özkan Ulutaş, operates under Chapter VII of the UN Charter with approximately 4,700 troops from 33 Allied and partner countries.
Briefings covered implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999), coordination with EULEX, OSCE, UNMIK and support for security, freedom of movement and development of multi‑ethnic security structures.

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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 28 April 2026 2 MIN READ On 27 April 2026, the NATO Military Committee (MC), with its Chair, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR). The visit to Camp Film City in Pristina focused on the KFOR contribution to maintain a safe and secure environment in Kosovo. The introductory briefing by Major General Özkan Ulutaş, KFOR Commander, highlighted NATO’s sustained and effective efforts and military contribution to the security in Kosovo, also towards freedom of movement. The presentation focused on the implementation of the mandate by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999) and the Military-Technical Agreement between NATO, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Serbia. During the sessions, the MC was also briefed by representatives of the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). KFOR operates under Chapter VII of the UN Charter and, as such, is a peace enforcement operation. It consists of approximately 4700 troops provided by 33 Allied and partner countries . They contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all people and communities living in Kosovo and freedom of movement, in coordination with the Kosovo Police and EULEX, in their respective roles as security responders. KFOR also supports the development of professional, democratic and multi-ethnic security structures in Kosovo. In detail, KFOR’s mandate is to contribute to: Deter renewed hostility and threats against Kosovo by Yugoslav and Serb forces. Establish a secure environment and ensure public safety and order. Demilitarise the Kosovo Liberation Army. Support the international humanitarian effort. Coordinate with, and support, the international civil presence. More about KFOR: https://www.nato.int/en/what-we-do/operations-and-missions/natos-role-in-kosovo ; https://jfcnaples.nato.int/kfor Link was copied to clipboard GALLERIES NATO Military Committee visited KFOR 28 April 2026 1 / 6 NATO Military Committee visit to KFOR The Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone at the KFOR military equipment static display during MC visit to KFOR NATO Military Committee visit to KFOR The Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone and KFOR Commander Major General Ozkan Ulutas during MC visit to KFOR The Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone and KFOR Commander Major General Ozkan Ulutas during MC visit to KFOR Welcome of the Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone at KFOR Back VIEW METADATA VIEW IMAGE Assets details Description Creation date Location Themes Reference Resolution Aspect radio Format Usage right Credit

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