The British Embassy has praised the coordination between the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) and KFOR in relation to the operation carried out to search for a person in Lake Ujman.

The Embassy stated that the operation is a testament to the excellence of KSF’s Search and Rescue capabilities and consistent with the longstanding arrangements between KFOR and the KSF.

"We commend KFOR for providing support and security throughout this operation and offer condolences to the family of the man who sadly lost his life."

The UK fully supports KFOR’s mission to contribute to a safe and secure environment for all people and communities in Kosovo. Close cooperation between KFOR, KSF and other security responders including Kosovo Police and EULEX are vital to the success of KFOR’s mission.

On July 29, the KSF managed to find the body of a person who had been reported to have jumped from the bridge into Lake Ujman on Sunday.

Specialized KSF teams joined the operation only on the third day, after KFOR authorized the KSF to carry out this humanitarian operation.

The deployment of KSF troops in the northern Serb-majority areas can only take place with prior consent from KFOR, based on a commitment made in 2013 by the Government of Kosovo and NATO.

Ujman is located in Zubin Potok – one of the four northern municipalities of Kosovo with a Serb majority population. /KosovaPress