German KFOR infantry soldiers, supported by US aviation and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units from Regional Command East, have conducted a helicopter landing exercise in the southern part of Kosovo, the NATO peacekeeping mission has announced, also publishing a video from the exercise.
According to the announcement, UH-60 helicopters Black Hawk have deployed troops in support of an independent patrol.
The exercise aimed to improve rapid air mobility, landing procedures and coordination between infantry, aviation and EOD teams, strengthening interoperability and operational readiness between German and American contingents.
Through such joint activities, KFOR has emphasized that it “continues to maintain the cohesion and effectiveness of its multinational forces, contributing to a secure and stable environment for all people throughout Kosovo.”
KFOR has also reiterated that it “continues to implement its mandate to contribute to a safe and secure environment for all people and communities living in Kosovo and to freedom of movement, at all times and in an impartial manner,” adding that it “works in close coordination with the Kosovo Police and the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) in their respective roles as responsible for security.”
