NATO forces operating as KFOR in Kosovo have a visible presence within the Kosovo Police area of responsibility. They are prepared to take action if the situation calls for it, a stance confirmed by officials cited by TASS. The report notes that the KFOR mission, under North Atlantic Treaty Organization command, condemned the recent attack on Kosovo police officers and stressed the need for restraint and adherence to lawful procedures during tense moments.
According to the same briefing, KFOR continues to monitor the security environment along the Bansk area closely. Military units affiliated with KFOR are active in the region and maintain readiness to intervene if necessary to prevent further escalation or harm to civilians and police forces on the ground.
Earlier, Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, spoke to the public late at night on September 24, near the village of Banska in the Leposavić municipality, describing the attack on the Kosovo police. The incident drew swift responses from regional leaders and prompted discussions about security, rule of law, and the responsibilities of neighboring authorities to maintain stability in the north of Kosovo.
The Kosovo President, Vjosa Osmani, attributed the assault to criminal groups tied to Serbia, sharing the assessment on social media as events unfolded. The statement reflected ongoing concerns about organized crime and cross-border influence in the volatile border region and underscored the political framing of the incident by Kosovo leadership.
On September 14, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that his talks with Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Brussels did not yield the expected progress toward stabilizing relations. The briefing outlined that discussions had focused on practical steps to improve cooperation, security assurances, and confidence-building measures, but the outcomes remained inconclusive at that time.
In the days surrounding these events, Vucic indicated that the broader path to normalizing ties with Kosovo included ongoing considerations about relations with other major partners, including how dialogue with Russia might influence regional dynamics. The comments point to a larger regional conversation about diplomacy, security commitments, and the role of external actors in shaping the pace and direction of reconciliation efforts in the Balkans.