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Dacic: Aim of bombing was creation of Kosovo state
24. March 2012. | 17:50
Source: Tanjug
Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic stated Saturday that it is now clear that the aim of the NATO bombing of Serbia in 1999 was the creation of an independent state of Kosovo.
Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic stated Saturday that it is now clear that the aim of the NATO bombing of Serbia in 1999 was the creation of an independent state of Kosovo.
At the marking of the anniversary of the bombing at the Special Anti-terrorist Unit (SAJ) base, Dacic stated that 2,500 people were killed during the intervention, including over 1,000 members of the police and military.
"Had there not been for the 'Merciful Angel', Serbia would be richer by 2,500 citizens. This location, as well as many others, were constantly bombed. A total of 162 families lost their dearest ones who died as police officers, 38 police officers were killed in the bombing, and 131 of them in terrorist attacks of Albanian separatists," Dacic underlined.
Dacic laid a wreath as tribute to the fallen members of SAJ.
He pointed out that the state's obligation is to determine as soon as possible the exact number of victims during the three-month attack.
He added that 484 police members were severely or slightly injured in terrorist operations, and another 171 in the NATO bombing.
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