Regular KFOR exercise misinterpreted by serbian media

The Belgrade tabloid “Alo” has published a story about a KFOR military exercise under a sensationalist headline suggesting it is an extraordinary mobilisation of forces, military tension, or an alarm.

What “Alo” wrote:

The tabloid’s headline implies that “KFOR forces have been activated”—suggesting an immediate military reaction. However, in the text itself, “Alo” admits that it is a regular exercise involving German soldiers with the support of American “Black Hawk” (UH-60) helicopters.

https://www.alo.rs/vesti/kim/1131127/crni-jastrebovi-iznad-kosova-aktivirale-se-snage-kfor-a-na-jugu-srpske-pokrajine-video/vest

Analysis:

The article by the Serbian portal “Alo” spreads unnecessary fear and negatively impacts the public’s perception of the situation in Kosovo.
According to KFOR’s announcement, the German units within the Regional Command East have conducted an air assault exercise in cooperation with U.S. aviation and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17JrAFXVk4/

The exercise was conducted in the south of Kosovo, while the goal was to improve coordination between the units.
KFOR confirmed that it is a regular activity within the framework of its mandate with the aim of maintaining a safe and secure environment for all citizens of Kosovo.

https://politiko.al/english/kosova/kfor-zhvillon-stervitje-te-perbashket-me-helikoptere-amerikane-dhe-njesit-i542723?utm_source

There has been no activation of KFOR forces in Kosovo, nor is there any security threat. The “Black Hawk” exercise is a common military activity by KFOR and is part of NATO’s mission to maintain peace and security in Kosovo. The claims of the Serbian tabloid are a false alarm and media manipulation that should be treated with caution by the public and analysed in the context of reliable sources.

https://telegrafi.com/en/kfor-zhvillon-stervitje-me-helikoptere-amerikane-ne-jug-te-kosoves/

/The Geopost/