# Commemoration of Admiral Vladimir Barović > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commemoration-of-admiral-vladimir-barovi > Updated: 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Efforts have emerged to honor Admiral Vladimir Barović, a Montenegrin officer in the Yugoslav Navy who refused orders to attack Croatian cities during the 1991 aggression. Barović, who served as the commander of the Naval Area based in Split, declined to use military force against civilian populations and subsequently committed suicide on September 29, 1991. In a farewell letter, he stated his actions were “because Montenegrins cannot destroy a people who have done them no wrong.” While Barović has received international recognition, such as honorary citizenship of Pula and a memorial plaque on Vis, he lacks a monument bearing his name in Montenegro. Consequently, non-governmental organizations, including the Center for Civic Education (CGO) and Human Rights Action (HRA), are urging Podgorica authorities to name a street in his honor. On the 35th anniversary of his death on September 29, 2026, these civic organizations reiterated their call for the capital to honor the Admiral. They noted that the initiative has met all necessary procedural requirements and that advocates are currently awaiting a formal decision from the Podgorica Council for Naming Streets. The initiative follows similar recent commemorations in Cetinje for figures, such as Krsta Đurović, who also opposed the Yugoslav People's Army attacks on Dubrovnik. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Podgorica urged to name street after Admiral Vladimir Barović Human rights groups are urging Podgorica to name a street after Admiral Vladimir Barović, who died in 1991 to avoid shelling Croatian cities. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/podgorica-urged-to-name-street-after-admiral-vladimir-barovi ### 2026-09-12: Admiral Vladimir Barović honored for refusing to attack Croatia Croatian officials are highlighting the legacy of Admiral Vladimir Barović, a Montenegrin officer who died by suicide after refusing to participate in the 1991 military aggression against Croatia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/admiral-vladimir-barovi-honored-for-refusing-to-attack-croatia --- Cite as: Commemoration of Admiral Vladimir Barović. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/commemoration-of-admiral-vladimir-barovi