CroatiaCroatia commemorates the Day of Victory and Homeland感恩 Day and the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm, a pivotal military operation during the Homeland War that ended Serbian rebellion and aggression. On August 4, 1995, nearly 200,000 Croatian armed forces and police special units launched a multi-pronged attack from 30 directions, liberating almost 11,000 square kilometers of occupied territory within 84 hours. Twenty-four-five Croatian defenders were killed in the operation. Across Croatia, ceremonies including laying wreaths, lighting candles, and sacred masses will honor fallen and missing defenders. Cities will host special programs such as parades, concerts, exhibitions, and book presentations.
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