Commander of EUFOR Major General Maurizio Fronda held a press conference today, on 17th August 2026, along with the deputy Minister of Security Mr. Ivica Bošnjak and the Chief of Joint Staff of Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Lieutenant General Gojko Knežević who was accompanied by his deputies Major General Mirsad Ahmić and Major General Tomo Kolenda for the purpose of informing citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina of EUFOR’s annual exercise ‘Quick Response’.
EUFOR’s annual exercise will involve EUFOR troops from 24 nations including reserve forces who will temporarily augment them from Albanian, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, and supported by Armed Forces BiH and Law Enforcement Agencies.
The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate EUFOR’s readiness and confirm its continued support to the maintenance of a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through its presence, Liaison and Observation Teams, and close cooperation with domestic authorities and international partners, EUFOR remains able to monitor developments and respond appropriately, said Major General Fronda today.
Between 22nd August and 03rd September, residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina can expect to see an increase in the volume of troop movements, patrol and other activities, and the movement of reserve forces equipment and helicopters throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, mainly in the area of Sarajevo, Mostar, Bijeljina, Tuzla, Višegrad, Trebinje, Čapljina, Drvar, Laktaši, Livno, Manjača, Krčmarice, and also at some border crossing points. Some of these events might be of increased volume or take place during the night.
EUFOR is taking all measures to minimize the impact of the exercise on members of the public. Local authorities and local population will be advised in time of any EUFOR movement in their vicinity, both through our Liaison Observation Teams and by press releases.
EUFOR is a strong, capable and reliable partner to the BiH and remains committed in supporting the authorities of BiH in maintaining a safe and secure environment.