Kosovo

In July 2009, AAF was engaged in the operation led by NATO, KFOR in Kosovo with representatives in the Headquarters and NAT (NATO Advisory Group, next to the KSF).

Since October 2021, a company of the Military Police continues to be engaged in the NATO operation "Allied SOLACE" for the preservation and management of the "Bechtel" village, where the Afghan NATO workers, evacuated from Afghanistan, are sheltered.

In total, the contribution of AAF from 2009 to December 31, 2021 is 376 military personnel.

Following is the contribution of AAF during the first 6 months of 2022 with 27 military personnel.

In February 2022, the contribution to KFOR is planned to increase with a maneuver sub-department, at the platoon level with 30 military personnel.

 

Contribution of AAF during 2023:

Headquarters of "KFOR" in Pristina, Kosovo with 14 military personnel.

Western Regional Command (RC-W) in Peja with 76 military personnel.

Contribution of AAF during 2022:

Headquarters of "KFOR" in Pristina, Kosovo with 26 military personnel.

Western Regional Command (RC-W) in Peja with 59 military personnel.

 


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