Türkiye Deploys Troops to Kosovo as Part of NATO Peacekeeping Mission

2025-09-29 09:46:20

(MENAFN) The Turkish Operational Reserve Force (ORF) has completed its deployment to Kosovo, joining NATO’s Kosovo Force (KFOR) peacekeeping mission, officials confirmed on Sunday.

In a statement shared on KFOR’s social media platforms, officials confirmed that the Turkish contingent had arrived in Kosovo for a temporary rotation as part of the NATO-led mission.

The Turkish battalion has taken over duties from the Multinational ORF Battalion as part of a planned rotation managed by NATO’s Joint Force Command in Naples, Italy.

“The Turkish ORF Battalion will conduct a range of activities alongside other KFOR units, ready to respond to any developments in the security situation,” KFOR stated. “Such reinforcements enhance KFOR’s operational flexibility and readiness to respond to evolving security developments.”

Since its inception on June 12, 1999, KFOR has been operating in Kosovo under a mandate from the UN Security Council to maintain security and stability. The force currently includes over 4,500 personnel from 33 NATO and non-NATO countries.

Turkish forces have contributed to the mission since its beginning in 1999. Additionally, Türkiye is set to take command of KFOR for a one-year period starting October 3.

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