politics
March 24, 2026
Đurić: NATO aggression against FRY left a lasting mark on the international order
Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić stated today that history has recorded many events that have left a lasting mark on the international order, and one of them is certainly NATO's aggression against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on March 24, 1999, carried out without the approval of the United Nations Security Council.
TL;DR
- NATO aggression against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia began on March 24, 1999, without UN Security Council approval.
- The 78-day military action involved 14,000 bombs, over 2,000 missiles, and depleted uranium munitions.
- Civilian areas, including residential quarters, hospitals, schools, and refugee convoys, were targeted.
- Thousands were killed, including 89 children.
- Despite the tragedy, Serbia emerged stronger and more proud, committed to its dignity and freedom.
- A pledge was made to ensure such a tragedy is never repeated.
- The event is considered a lasting mark on the international order and the Serbian nation.
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