Minister of Defense, Mimi Kodheli declared on Friday that Albanian Armed Forces (AAF) troops have been deployed in the entire territory coping with the situation generated by the massive snowfalls.

“Since last night’s AAF troops are present in the most problematic areas assisting the local authorities to cope with the difficult situation generated by the massive snowfalls. Troops have been deployed in Malesi e Madhe, Kukes, Diber and Shkodra,” Kodheli said.

Nearly 70% of the country’s territory is covered by the snow, while the national road axes are passable only with chains.