KFOR: There have been no drone violations that could affect security across Kosovo

We have not identified drone violations that could affect security across Kosovo, KFOR responded to Kosovo Online’s inquiry regarding the claims made by the acting Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Svecla, and the General Director of the Kosovo Police, Gazmend Hoxha, that “drones from Serbia endangered Kosovo’s airspace.”

In their written response, KFOR further stated that the KFOR Commander has authority over Kosovo’s airspace in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999, and that KFOR regularly monitors Kosovo’s airspace using all means and resources at its disposal.

“It is critical that all activity in the airspace, in particular close to the Administrative Boundary Line, is adequately coordinated with KFOR to prevent tensions and ensure security. KFOR remains in close contact with the Kosovo security organisations and the Serbian Armed Forces, and continues its daily activities, contributing to the preservation of a safe and secure environment for all people and communities living in Kosovo, in accordance with its long-standing UN mandate, at all times, impartially, and in close cooperation with the Kosovo Police and the EU Rule of Law mission (EULEX), in their respective roles as security responders,” KFOR’s response reads.

As a reminder, today the General Director of the Kosovo Police, Gazmend Hoxha, stated that recently there have been cases of drone flights in the northern part of Kosovo which, as he noted, are suspected to have come from the territory of Serbia.

The same claim was made yesterday by Kosovo’s acting Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Svecla.