Compulsory military service is being required in some countries, but in Kosovo it is not yet known whether it will be required. Citizens say that if something like this happens in Kosovo, then this would make them immensely happy, as they would willingly serve their country.

Yll Miftari tells KosovaPress that regardless of the situation, he would support our country in the future if compulsory military service is required.

Elion Ademi also stated that he would definitely contribute to being a member of the army as this is his obligation.

Whereas Kushtrim Hasani said that thanks to the KLA soldiers we have won the freedom we enjoy today and that it is a great honor to be a member of the army.

Compulsory military service in Kosovo continues to be a current topic, especially after the ongoing tensions with Serbia.

The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has warned for years that he will implement compulsory military service in the country, but, until now, there has been no concrete step in this direction.

The Ministry of Defense of Kosovo has announced its priorities for 2024, such as the development of human resources, logistics, infrastructure, expansion of infrastructure, restructuring of the ministry, investment in modern weapons systems, the drafting of the strategy for the development of the Kosovo Defense industry, the development of maintenance capacities, the expansion of the infrastructure and the creation of the State Training Center for Cyber Security.

The process of transforming the KSF into the Armed Forces of Kosovo started in December 2018, when the Assembly of Kosovo approved the legal changes to change the mandate of the KSF, a process which is expected to last ten years.

Some of the KSF's new responsibilities would include protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity, providing military support to civilian authorities and participating in international operations. In the third and last phase of KSF transformation, 2025-2028, it is planned to increase air capacities, such as the purchase of helicopters and other air vehicles.

KSF has around 2,500 members and after the transition period, this number is expected to increase to 7,500 and include active and reserve members. /A. Zogaj