Croatian Ministry Denies Military Aircraft Participation in Paris Flyover

Euronews reported that Croatian military aircraft were slated to participate in a flyover during the Bastille Day military parade in Paris. The report indicated that aircraft from several European nations, including Croatia, Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, and Sweden, would be involved.

However, the Croatian Ministry of Defence (MORH) swiftly refuted Euronews' claim, issuing a statement that the information was inaccurate. The MORH clarified that Croatia would be represented at the traditional Paris parade not by its armed forces, but by members of the special police from the Ministry of Interior.

This discrepancy arose amidst political debate within Croatia regarding participation in the Paris event. President Zoran Milanović had opposed the involvement of the Croatian Army, while Prime Minister Andrej Plenković decided on the deployment of special police units. The MORH's firm denial corrects the initial report and specifies the nature of Croatia's official representation.

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This is incorrect information. Members of the special police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Croatia will participate in the traditional military parade in Paris.