KFOR: Military exercise near Visoki Decani and Krusevo monasteries

Photo: Kosovo online

The KFOR mission in Kosovo will conduct a routine military exercise near the Visoki Decani and Krusevo (Serbian Orthodox) monasteries from September 5 to 7.

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The training activity will be conducted by the Regional Command-Multinational Contingent West and will be focused on operational readiness procedures and unit training, KFOR announced.

"Training activities will include both day and night movements on the ground. There will also be convoys of military vehicles consisting of heavy engineering equipment that will move on both primary and secondary roads within the area," a statement said, reports Kosovo-online.com.

KFOR conducts routine rehearsal and training exercises "to provide a timely and safe response whenever necessary," stating that it strives to ensure minimal impact on the civilian population at all times and seeks cooperation from the local community during the activities.

"KFOR continues to carry out its mandate in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999, to provide a safe and secure environment for all communities," the statement added.

(Telegraf.rs)