KFOR commander does not rule out new incidents: It Can Still Happen

The attack on Banjska and the one at Iber Lepenc are two separate cases, KFOR Commander Enrico Bardoni was quoted as saying in an interview for “osev”. He has added that independent investigations are needed to determine the facts and responsibility.

KFOR has no role in investigating the latest case, given that law enforcement is not within its mandate, he has said.

In this interview, Commander Bardoni has confirmed that each presence of the Kosovo Security Force in the north It requires first KFOR approval.

Based on KFOR's assessment of security following the canal attack in late November, the commander of these forces has not given such approval. Similarly, in Banjska's case, he has confirmed that he has not even received such requests.

Among other things, he has said KFOR will continue to keep its permanent presence on the Ibër Bridge and will continue to conduct regular patrols in surrounding areas.

The situation in Kosovo is calm, but sensitive with continued exposure to the potential transition, Bardoni has said:

Insulated incidents may still occur. The complete prevention of these incidents is complex, since often involving criminal and terrorist elements, operating secretly and unpredictable”.

But, as the commander has added, KFOR continues to monitor the situation in northern Kosovo, ensuring a stable and secure environment.

“Support of local institutions and maintaining impartiality, being fully prepared to respond to any security development” He added it.