The Kosovo Liberation Army

Abstract

The latest Serbian offensive in Kosovo has driven the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK) from large areas and inflicted heavy losses on both fighters and civilians. The UCK defeat was partly due to the fact that the mass Albanian revolt erupted spontaneously and before the UCK was prepared for full-scale warfare. UCK forces have now retired to the hills, from where they are determined to continue the struggle for full independence. In these circumstances, it seems unlikely that Western-sponsored talks on restored autonomy will achieve a breakthrough.