Serbian Army aids water supply in Čačak and Gornji Milanovac amid crisis

Members of the Serbian Army have been deployed to ensure drinking water supply for the residents of Čačak and Gornji Milanovac. This intervention comes after a rupture in the main pipeline in Gorobilje disrupted the "Rzav" water system, leaving multiple towns without a stable water source. The Ministry of Defense stated that the army responded to a request from local self-government bodies.

Auto-cisterns carrying drinking water from the Serbian Army have been positioned at the general hospital in Čačak and on the streets of both Čačak and Gornji Milanovac. These tankers are distributing water to residents according to the schedules set by local utility companies. The army's presence will continue until the regular water supply is stabilized, demonstrating a commitment to assisting citizens during emergencies.

The disruption to the regional water system "Rzav" occurred in Gorobilje, where the main pipe burst. This incident has left citizens in Požega, Čačak, Lučani, and Gornji Milanovac without water. Consequently, emergency situations have been declared in Gornji Milanovac and Čačak. The Čačak hospital has limited operations to only emergency procedures. Citizens in Čačak have been struggling to find water for two days, with prices in stores skyrocketing. While Gornji Milanovac reportedly has some water, the situation remains uncertain, and Požega is also without drinking water.

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The Army of Serbia remains ready, as it has always been, to help citizens and, in accordance with its available capacities, to engage its forces and resources when it is most needed, whether it is about water supply or eliminating the consequences of natural disasters and other accidents.