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March 24, 2026

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS HAS SPOKEN OUT: Bombing of FRY was not just an attack on one country, but a blow to the principles of international law

During 78 days, the country was devastated, bridges, hospitals, schools, media houses, and cultural goods were destroyed

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS HAS SPOKEN OUT: Bombing of FRY was not just an attack on one country, but a blow to the principles of international law

TL;DR

  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia marked the 27th anniversary of the NATO bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on March 24, 1999.
  • The bombing, which began without a UN Security Council decision, is considered a violation of international law, sovereignty, and justice.
  • Over 78 days, the country suffered widespread destruction of infrastructure, including bridges, hospitals, schools, media houses, and cultural sites.
  • Approximately 3,500 people were killed, including 89 children, with thousands more wounded.
  • The Ministry stated that the consequences of this precedent are still felt today, serving as a warning about the fragility of a rules-based system.
  • Serbia remembers the victims and is committed to upholding the UN Charter, dialogue, peaceful dispute resolution, and ensuring such injustices are not repeated.

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