politics
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
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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