NATO will send 700 more troops to northern Kosovo to help curb violence, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says
The NATO chief has announced the deployment of an additional 700 troops in Kosovo due to the ongoing tensions.
The alliance will put a battalion from the reserve forces on heightened alert so it can also be deployed if needed, Jens Stoltenberg told a news conference on Tuesday along with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.He warned that NATO troops"will take all necessary actions to maintain a safe and secure environment for all citizens in Kosovo.
Three Hungarian soldiers were also wounded by firearms, but their injuries are not life-threatening, KFOR said on Tuesday.Meanwhile, more than 53 civilians were injured from shock bombs and tear gas, according to hospital sources.
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