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Croatia commemorates Operation Storm (Oluja) anniversaries

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In August 2026 Croatia marked observed the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Operation Storm (Oluja) with nationwide ceremonies. The central event in (Oluja), marking the liberation of Knin featured a 31‑metre flag‑raising on and the historic fortress 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 the Leut diving club, symbolising the reclaimed territory. divers from Blace. Government leaders—including Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ivan Anušić, Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković and Armed Forces Chief Tihomir Kundid—delivered Kundid—issued statements praising veterans and underscoring emphasizing the operation’s role in securing independence and current security. Towns such as Varaždin, Nedelišće, Senj, Orahovica, Dubrovnik and Knin held wreath‑layings, candle‑lighting, concerts lasting impact on Croatia’s security and sovereignty. Cultural events included a diving tribute. A new monument to fallen defenders was unveiled in Hrvatska Dubica. Popular singer concert by Marko Perković Thompson performed before more than 27 000 people spectators in Šibenik, while other cultural events included singer 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 security its role in Europe. European security.

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