Society

30 January, 2026 / 20:30

/ 5 hours ago

Moldovan servicemen of KFOR-23 contingent return from Kosovo

The servicemen of the 23rd contingent of the National Army, deployed as part of the international KFOR peacekeeping operation, have returned from Kosovo after completing their mission.

The ceremony dedicated to this occasion was attended by the leadership of the Defence Ministry and the National Army, representatives of diplomatic missions, military attachés, as well as the soldiers’ relatives.

During the event, Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatii expressed his appreciation to the contingent’s soldiers for carrying out their missions at the highest level in the theatre of operations, a fact also acknowledged by the KFOR command.

“Through the performance of our military, we make our voice heard and our presence felt internationally. This matters enormously and confirms that we are a reliable partner in the joint commitment to peace and stability. Thank you for the mission you have successfully accomplished,” said Anatolie Nosatii.

As a sign of gratitude for the activity carried out during the mandate, more peacekeepers received certificates and distinctions.

During the six-month mission, the 41 Moldovan servicemen carried out guard and defence missions for infrastructure objects of strategic importance, ensured the security of the Camp Villaggio Italia base, including the Visoki Dečani Monastery, as well as engineering reconnaissance missions and the detection of explosive objects in the area of responsibility.

The National Army has been participating in the KFOR peacekeeping mission since 2014, with each deployment reaffirming its consistent commitment to regional security and stability.

Comment

Latest News

VIDEO // Three prosecutors dismissed by CSP decision

Meteorologists forecast fog, black ice, mixed precipitation in north Moldova for January 29

Travel advisory for North Macedonia: freight carriers’ protests at border crossings

Moldovan interior minister says authorities do not rule out that Alexandru Pinzari might leave country through Transnistrian region

Online lessons, in-person attendance or later make-up classes: how schools of Moldova operate nationwide on January 28

Grant worth 10 million euros to be used to strengthen essential services for children, families of Moldova

VIDEO // Organizer of smuggling with cocaine hidden in TV set sent to trial in Moldova

Hospitalizations, 18 surgeries for severe injuries made at Moldova's Emergency Medicine Institute in last 24 hours

Meteorologists extend yellow fog alert in Moldova

Ferry service at Molovata not to resume in coming weeks

Coordinated actions to reconnect consumers to electricity

Number of soldiers in National Army to increase to 8,500

Authorities coordinate actions to eliminate consequences of bad weather

PHOTO // National Army soldiers' intervention in Strășeni district

VIDEO // Moldovan Education Ministry provides over 9.5 million euros to equip research institutes

Adverse weather conditions in Moldova: Health Ministry mobilizes medical services

Emergency Service 112 urges citizens to use emergency number responsibly during severe weather conditions

PHOTO GALLERY // TOURISM & TRAVEL EXPO 2026 opened in Chișinău

Operations at Tudora Customs suspended after suspicious object found in Ukrainian citizen’s luggage

MOLDPRES Interview // Minister of Internal Affairs: Interior Ministry applies European security standards and is ready to advance in EU accession process

Daniela Crudu appointed spokesperson of Moldovan government

ANRE: Fuel prices in Moldova rise under influence of international oil quotations

VIDEO // Speaker discussed local public administration reform with mayors of Sângerei

Road traffic takes place in difficult conditions in Moldova; police advise drivers to avoid non-essential travels

Baltic States’ speakers to pay official visit to Moldova

USMF "Nicolae Testemițanu" ranks first among country’s universities for academic performance

Moldova presents small arms and light weapons control measures at NATO meeting in context of regional security risks

Searches takes place in Chisinau, central Moldova district in trade secret theft file

Entrepreneurs urged to protect employees amid bad weather

Winter conditions on national roads: road workers intervene in several districts

See more