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On Thursday, the transition from the 49th to the 50th #SWISSCOY contingent took place in #Kosovo. For the first time, the contingent has been raised to 215 military personnel. The additional forces enable 🇨🇭 to take over the leadership of the KFOR multinational transport company.

Heute findet in #Kosovo der Wechsel vom 49. zum 50. #SWISSCOY-Kontingent statt. Dieses beginnt mit erstmals erhöhtem Bestand von 215 Armeeangehörigen. Die zusätzlichen Kräfte ermöglichen es der Schweiz, die Führung der multinationalen Transportkompanie der KFOR zu übernehmen. https://t.co/TpWy8nJPjg - VBS - DDPS

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The🇨🇭#FederalCouncil has decided that Switzerland‘s contingent #SWISSCOY at @NATO_KFOR will be reinforced with an additional 20 men and women to support stability in the #WesternBalkans.

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To strengthen its contribution to stability in the #WesternBalkans, Switzerland is sending an additional 20 military volunteers to support the NATO-led peacekeeping Kosovo Force. Press release in German/French/Italian: admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokume… @vbs_ddps @NATO_KFOR @SwitzerlandNato - Swiss Federal Government

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During a multinational exercise, the engineer platoon of #Swisscoy Contingent 49 demonstrated the performance of🇨🇭soldiers within @NATO_KFOR. The Freedom of Movement Detachment regularly trains the clearing of #roadblocks to ensure operational readiness and a stable environment.

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"As the security situation in #Kosovo evolves, our contribution in support of @NATO_KFOR remains essential. It is important that we contribute to Europe's security where we can." @Violapamherd on extension of #Swisscoy mission.
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«Mit der Entwicklung der Sicherheitslage im #Kosovo, ist unser Beitrag zugunsten der @NATO_KFOR weiterhin unverzichtbar. Es ist wichtig, dass wir zur Sicherheit Europas beitragen, wo wir es können.» @Violapamherd zur Verlängerung des #Swisscoy-Einsatzes. ow.ly/qbCt50OQcK1 - VBS - DDPS

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We wish a speedy recovery to the injured members of @NATO_KFOR. The events in 🇽🇰 underline the importance of #KFOR's commitment to the country's stability, and we thank all those involved. #Kosovo #KFOR #Zvecan
Die Ereignisse in Kosovo zeigen, wie wichtig der Einsatz der #KFOR für die Stabilität des Landes ist und ich danke allen, die sich dafür einsetzen. Die Angehörigen der #swisscoy sind in Sicherheit. #Kosovo #KFOR #Zvecan @NATO_KFOR - Viola Amherd
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For #InternationalWomensDay we would like to celebrate the outstanding women of #SWISSCOY @NATO_KFOR in 🇽🇰! Your commitment and dedication to ensuring security and peace is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your service!
📸 #SWISSINT on Instagram
@vbs_ddps @NATOWPS https://t.co/fGSZd83hVI

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"A deployment in Kosovo is a very enriching experience" — Sergeant Major Rachel Beyeler is as a warrant officer and observer in 🇽🇰 with #SWISSCOY Contingent 47 @NATO_KFOR. Full interview on what added value she sees in a #SWISSCOY deployment 👉 https://t.co/0IV3lSBFj2 https://t.co/CAqonyisrU

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Specialists of the 🇨🇭 armed forces are part of humanitarian #mine #clearance operations worldwide. In #Kosovo, 🇨🇭 experts are working in the #SWISSCOY’s military Explosive Ordnance Disposal team @NATO_KFOR.
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Weltweit leisten Spezialistinnen und Spezialisten des Kommandos #KAMIR Einsätze zugunsten der humanitären #Minenräumung. Bei diesem internationalen Engagement profitieren die @UN und die Profis der #SchweizerArmee unmittelbar voneinander. @SpiezLab
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#SWISSCOY Contingent 47 was intensively involved in @NATO_KFOR’s engineering operation in northern #Kosovo. Removing the blockades restores the freedom of movement. Great work! https://t.co/WqGvtkDCrp
#NATO's KFOR mission completed the removal of several heavy vehicles blocking roads in northern #Kosovo today. This engineering operation restored freedom of movement for the benefit of all communities in the region, in accordance with #KFOR's UN mandate. https://t.co/Es4Y947pfT - @NATO - KFOR

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#SWISSCOY Liaison and Monitoring Team in #Kosovo: By gathering information from different sectors of society, they act as @NATO_KFOR's early warning system in Northern 🇽🇰. Thank you for your service!
📸: #SWISSINT via Instagram.
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