Albanian and Kosovar Special Forces participate in joint exercise “Valor Shield 24”

Special forces from Albania’s Armed Forces, Kosovo’s Security Force, and Kosovo’s Rapid Intervention Police Unit took part in the joint exercise “Valor Shield 24.”
Context
According to Albania’s Ministry of Defense, the purpose of this joint operation was to test and enhance the response and interoperability capabilities during special operations. The exercise was conducted under the observation of the U.S. Special Operations Command for Europe.
During the exercise, the special units from Albania and Kosovo simulated various scenarios, including tactical reconnaissance operations, psychological operations, intelligence data analysis, and the use of drones during operational phases to target objectives and prevent actions by tactical assault groups.