Croatia marks 36th anniversary of Tigar special unit

Croatia held commemorations in Zagreb to mark the 36th anniversary of the formation of the Tigar 1st Guards Brigade. During the ceremony at the military barracks on Sarajevska Road, wreaths were laid to honor 368 fallen soldiers and five missing personnel.

The event also included the swearing-in of new members to the 1st Mechanized Battalion Tigar, who were presented with their berets. Croatian Minister of Veterans Tomo Medved praised the unit for its role in the defense and liberation of the country, stating that the new recruits demonstrate a commitment to preserving Croatian freedom.

Darko Katuša, president of the 1st Guards Brigade Tigar Veterans Association, addressed the assembly, calling for the condemnation of all totalitarian regimes and their symbols to allow society to move forward. He also condemned recent acts of vandalism against emblems of Croatian defense units.