Situation in Kosovo-Metohija calm but fragile - Kfor commander

BELGRADE - Kfor Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas said on Friday the situation in Kosovo-Metohija was calm overall but remained "fragile following a rise of tensions in the past months."

"NATO has deployed hundreds of additional troops. We have quadrupled Kfor's presence in north Kosovo and tripled the number of patrols, including along the administrative boundary line. Our mission's strength is currently approximately 5,000 troops, with contributions from 28 countries from NATO allies and partners. These are prudent steps to ensure that the Kfor mission continues to fulfill its UN mandate based on UNSCR 1244/1999 to provide a safe and secure environment for all communities living in Kosovo and freedom of movement, at all times and impartially," Ulutas said in an interview to Tanjug.

"We will continue our efforts to prevent any escalation and are ready to respond to any...