When Russian trolls say ‘Ukraine can’t win,’ I’m reminded of the Battle of Vukavar.
- 36,000 Serbs vs 1,800 Croats.
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- Serb Army, Navy, and Air Force vs a lightly armed resistance.
- The bloodiest battle in Europe since WWII
- Serbia won the battle, but their losses were so devastating, they lost the war.
Of the 1800 resistance, 800 died and 770 were injured… nearly ‘to the last man,’ Croats fought for their freedom… and won.
I was in Vukavar for a Senior Diplomatic event. Much of the city’s destruction intentionally remains, a sobering reminder as to the cost of freedom.
And Serbia? Well, another loss in their book. A war assisted by their good friend, Russia.
Today marks 33 years since the destruction & occupation of Vukovar, Croatia by Milosevic’s war machine.