# Croatia commemorates Operation Storm (Oluja) anniversaries

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/croatia-commemorates-operation-storm-anniversaries
> Updated: 2026-08-04T13:34:11.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2.

In August 2026 Croatia observed the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Operation Storm (Oluja), marking the liberation of Knin and the reclamation of over 11 000 km² of territory that had been under occupation. Nationwide ceremonies took place in towns such as Varaždin, Nedelišće, Senj, Orahovica, Dubrovnik and Knin, featuring wreath‑layings, candle‑lighting, concerts and a 31‑metre‑deep dive by divers from Blace. Government leaders—including Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ivan Anušić, Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković and Armed Forces Chief Tihomir Kundid—issued statements praising veterans and emphasizing the operation’s lasting impact on Croatia’s security and sovereignty. Cultural events included a concert by Marko Perković Thompson before more than 27 000 spectators in Šibenik, as well as performances by Mia Negovetić and local veteran torch‑lit processions. A new monument to fallen defenders was unveiled in Hrvatska Dubica. Personal testimonies, such as that of Milica, a former Gospić resident now living in Belgrade, highlighted the war’s human impact. The commemorations reinforced Operation Storm’s symbolic importance for Croatia’s democratic identity and its role in European security.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Croatia marks 31st anniversary of Operation Oluja

Croatia commemorated the 31st anniversary of Operation Oluja with nationwide ceremonies, official speeches and public events honoring veterans and the liberation of Knin.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatian-speaker-gordan-jandrokovi-marks-31st-anniversary-of-operation-storm

### 2026-08-04: Croatia marks 20th anniversary of Operation Storm with singer Mia Negovetić

Mia Negovetić performed at Croatia's Operation Storm 20th anniversary, while Milica recalled her childhood trauma during the 1995 campaign.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-marks-20th-anniversary-of-operation-storm-with-singer-mia-negoveti

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