# World War II liberation anniversaries in Bosnia and Serbia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-war-ii-liberation-anniversaries-in-bosnia-and-serbia
> Updated: 2026-10-18T21:15:49.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Various cities in the Balkans are commemorating anniversaries of their liberation from occupying forces during World War II.

In Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ceremonies mark the 83rd anniversary of the city being liberated by Partisan units on October 2, 1943. Commemorations include laying flowers at monuments in Slana Banja and a formal session of the Tuzla City Council.

In Belgrade, Serbia, officials and diplomatic representatives from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Armenia attended ceremonies at the Cemetery of the Liberators of Belgrade to mark the 82nd anniversary of the city’s liberation from German occupation. This event, occurring on October 20, 1944, was a joint operation by the Yugoslav National Liberation Army and the Soviet Red Army.

## Claims

- Belgrade was liberated from German occupation on October 20, 1944. (single source)
- Nearly 3,000 NOVJ members and 960 Red Army soldiers died during the liberation of Belgrade. (single source)
- A monument to Vasa Čarapic was unveiled in Beli Potok. (single source)
- The budget for spa and climate treatment for veterans is 80 million dinars this year. (single source)
- The budget for spa and climate treatment has doubled compared to the previous year. (single source)
- 900 war invalids and families of fallen fighters are eligible for the rehabilitation program. (single source)
- The Ministry's annual budget for veteran disability protection and rights payments is approximately 25 billion dinars. (single source)
- The duration of stay for spa-climate therapy was extended from seven to ten days. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Belgrade marks 82nd anniversary of liberation from Nazi occupation

Belgrade commemorates the 82nd anniversary of its 1944 liberation from Nazi occupation by Yugoslav and Soviet forces.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgrade-marks-82nd-anniversary-of-liberation-from-german-occupation

### 2026-10-02: Tuzla marks 83rd anniversary of WWII liberation

Tuzla marks the 83rd anniversary of its WWII liberation with ceremonies, a concert by Hanka Paldum, and a public viewing of Edin Džeko’s final international football match.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tuzla-marks-83rd-anniversary-of-wwii-liberation

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