European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina

EUFOR personnel from 18 Troop Contributing Nations received the EU Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal for Operation Althea during an International Medal Parade at Camp Butmir. tinyurl.com/msy5b8dp

Polish military contingent in EUFOR proudly celebrates their Independence Day on Nov 11. Poland’s Independence Day commemorates the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires.

EUFOR personnel took part in “Daniel - The Last Patrol” at Camp Butmir, honouring Captain Daniel Ambroziński and four Italian colleagues who recently lost their lives while serving with EUFOR. tinyurl.com/5tyzzu4a

Nearly 200 future police officers met with the EUFOR team at the Police Academy in Sarajevo today. Through open dialogue and an engaging presentation, cadets learned more about EUFOR Operation ALTHEA. tinyurl.com/389wydjz

COM EUFOR Maj Gen Maurizio Fronda welcomed Mayor of Sokolac, Mr. Strahinja Bašević to Camp Butmir today. The meeting continued EUFOR’s dialogue with the municipality, followed by a briefing on Operation Althea and a tour of Camp Butmir. tinyurl.com/yutyjs4k

COM EUFOR Maj Gen Maurizio Fronda met Mayor of Brod Milan Zečević. COM EUFOR praised the Mayor’s open and forward-looking approach and highlighted Brod as a strong example of constructive local leadership. tinyurl.com/4xxz355d

EUFOR personnel joined the AFBiH and other security institutions at Pazarić for a shooting competition ahead of AFBiH Day. The 25m precision pistol event promoted sporting spirit, camaraderie and stronger professional relationships through shared competition.

On 5 November, COM EUFOR, Maj Gen Maurizio Fronda, met the Mayor of Sokolac to discuss local developments and hear community perspectives. EUFOR remains committed to dialogue, impartiality and a safe and secure environment for all in Bosnia and Herzegovina tinyurl.com/3upd39dp

EUFOR Operation Commander Lt Gen Ludovic Pinon de Quincy joined COM EUFOR Maj Gen Maurizio Fronda and personnel at Camp Butmir today for a parade and memorial ceremony honouring the four colleagues who lost their lives in the CH-47 accident near Brčko. tinyurl.com/3k9e6a8k

Today, as Simone, Claudio, Franco and Laura begin their final journey home, EUFOR stands together with their families, their colleagues and the people of Italy. Their service and sacrifice will remain part of the memory of EUFOR #OpAlthea. Rest in peace. tinyurl.com/3yd6bx35

At Camp Butmir, Italian MoD @GuidoCrosetto met with Italian EUFOR personnel to honour the four victims of the tragic helicopter accident. Our heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and wishes for a full and speedy recovery to all those injured. tinyurl.com/4jdum96s

Italian Minister of Defence @GuidoCrosetto and Chief of Defence General Luciano Portolano visited injured personnel in Brčko and Tuzla following the tragic helicopter accident. Welcomed by COM EUFOR the delegation met with the injured and their caregivers. tinyurl.com/ubx733w9

Regarding the incident which occurred in the Gorice area near BRCKO, EUFOR can confirm that on the evening of 29th October 2026, an Italian CH-47 Chinook crashed, while conducting routine training. Press Release: tinyurl.com/2br637kn

Deputy Commander of EUFOR, BG Balint Legoza, visited the Support Command of #AFBiH at Kozara Barracks in Banja Luka. Discussions with MG Zdravko Rezo focused on ongoing activities and strengthening cooperation in support of a safe and secure environment. tinyurl.com/5ytfj986

COM EUFOR Maj Gen Maurizio Fronda met Mayor of Bihać, Mr. Elvedin Sedić and Mayor of Cazin, Mr. Nermin Ogrešević. The engagements provided an opportunity to exchange views on the local security environment and strengthen EUFOR’s direct dialogue with communities across BiH.

COM EUFOR Maj Gen Maurizio Fronda met Head of Municipality of Ljubinje Stevo Drapić. The engagement provided an opportunity to exchange views on the local security environment and strengthen EUFOR’s direct dialogue with municipal authorities across BiH. tinyurl.com/4tmsae6w

EUFOR participated in SIMEX 2026 in Stolac, joining BiH institutions, emergency services and humanitarian partners in a simulated disaster response scenario. EUFOR’s contribution tested MEDEVAC, coordination procedures and interoperability. tinyurl.com/2e6p9dak

Over 40 EUFOR personnel joined runners from BiH and around the world at the Banja Luka Marathon on 25th October. Sport brings people together across backgrounds and nationalities through shared effort, resilience and encouragement. Run. Breathe. Live. tinyurl.com/3686wk52

Lt Col Matjaž Kavčič transferred command of the Slovenian Contingent serving with EUFOR and NATO operations to Lt Col Miroslav Kovačević at Camp Butmir. The ceremony marked continuity of 🇸🇮 service and leadership in support of peace and stability in BiH. tinyurl.com/yudumn6u

COM EUFOR, MG Fronda attended DVD during AF BiH’s Immediate Response 26 evaluation exercise under NATO’s OCC. The exercise strengthened operational readiness, coordination, highlighting the importance of every-day training in supporting peace and security. tinyurl.com/57skx8wx