answer text |
<p>The UK routinely contributes 41 personnel to NATO's KFOR mission, including an
important contribution to KFOR’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability.
Additionally, a defence advisor and a non-resident Defence Attaché support our bilateral
relationship with Kosovo.</p><p> </p><p>Following a request from Supreme Allied Commander
Europe (SACEUR) and as outlined in the Gov.uk press release published on 1 October
2023, the UK will also deploy the Strategic Reserve Force held at readiness in the
UK. Around 200 soldiers from 1st Battalion of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment
will join the 400-strong British contingent already in country as part of an annual
exercise.</p><p> </p><p>This follows on from the violent attack on Kosovo Police in
northern Kosovo on 24 September and increasing tensions in the region.</p>
|
|