Kajtazi: KFOR continues to operate in accordance with Resolution 1244

On this day, exactly 27 years ago, the first NATO troops entered the territory of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Their mandate was granted on the basis of UN Security Council Resolution 1244 and was preceded by the signing of the Military-Technical Agreement in Kumanovo, which brought an end to the NATO bombing campaign after 11 weeks.

Military and political analyst Fadil Kajtazi believes that KFOR's role has essentially not changed because, as he says, this military structure continues to operate legally in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1244.

Speaking to Kosovo Online, Kajtazi emphasized that KFOR is still regarded as the organization responsible for maintaining peace in Kosovo and the region.

“What can be observed is that the number of KFOR personnel has changed and has been reduced in accordance with circumstances and assessments of the level of security and stability in the region,” Kajtazi said.

He also stressed that a change in the structure of the countries participating in KFOR is noticeable.

“The structure is narrower compared to what existed at the beginning of the mission,” Kajtazi stated.

KFOR currently has 4,657 personnel from 31 countries deployed in Kosovo.