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Croatian Flag Raised on Knin Fortress to Commemorate Operation Storm Victory
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Croatian Flag Raised on Knin Fortress to Commemorate Operation Storm Victory

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Croatian flag was raised on Knin Fortress to mark the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm.
  • The ceremony honored fallen, missing, and deceased Croatian defenders.
  • 245 cadets from the Croatian Army and Police Academy participated in the event.

The Croatian flag was ceremoniously raised on Knin Fortress to commemorate the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm, a pivotal military operation in Croatia's modern history. This event marks Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders.

The operation, which liberated Knin and broke the "Greater Serbian occupation" of a significant portion of Croatian territory, is being honored with solemn ceremonies. The raising of the flag on the fortress is a symbolic act reinforcing national pride and remembrance.

This year's commemoration included the participation of 245 cadets from the Croatian Army and the Police Academy. They formed ranks to pay tribute to the Croatian defenders who were killed, went missing, or died as a result of the war.

The event serves as a reminder of one of the most crucial dates in recent Croatian history, highlighting the sacrifices made and the victory achieved in reclaiming national territory.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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