Bombing of Palilula in Belgrade - mass civilian casualties

On 13 May 1999, one of the greatest tragedies in Belgrade occurred - the bombing of residential blocks in Palilula, where 13 civilians were killed.

Night attack on residential settlements

The attack was carried out at 2:30 in the morning when people were asleep. The missiles hit:

• A residential block in Borča
• High-rise buildings in the centre of Palilula
• The "Jovan Jovanović Zmaj" school

Victims - entire families

13 civilians were killed:

• The Petrović family (4 members - parents and two children)
• The Nikolić family (3 members)
• Other victims (6 people)

No military targets

Within a 2 km radius there was not a single military facility. This was a pure attack on the civilian population.

Panic in Belgrade

After this attack, many residents of Belgrade left the city and went to smaller towns or abroad.