General Karel Blahna honored in Havlíčkův Brod

Havlíčkův Brod held a memorial service for Brigadier General Karel Blahna, a prominent figure in the Czech military. The ceremony was attended by numerous veterans and military personnel.

Blahna had a long career, including service in the 4th Tank Division and leading a Czechoslovak battalion during the UNPROFOR mission in former Yugoslavia. He was a former commander of Petr Pavel, who served as an officer under Blahna's command during a rescue operation in 1993. Blahna was awarded several honors, including the Cross of Defense of the State and the Medal of Merit I. Class for contributions to state security.