The Turkish Operational Reserve Force (ORF) has completed its deployment to Kosovo as part of NATO’s Kosovo Force (KFOR) peacekeeping mission, officials announced Sunday.
According to statements shared on KFOR’s social media channels, the Turkish unit arrived in Kosovo for a temporary rotation, taking over duties from the Multinational ORF Battalion under a NATO-led rotation plan managed by NATO’s Joint Force Command in Naples, Italy.
“The Turkish ORF Battalion will conduct a range of activities alongside other KFOR units, ready to respond to any developments in the security situation,” KFOR said. “Such reinforcements enhance KFOR’s operational flexibility and readiness to respond to evolving security developments.”
KFOR has been operating in Kosovo since June 12, 1999, following a UN Security Council mandate to maintain security and stability in the region. The mission currently includes more than 4,500 personnel from 33 NATO and non-NATO countries.
Turkey has been a consistent contributor to the mission since its inception in 1999 and is scheduled to assume command of KFOR for a one-year term starting October 3, 2025.
