The Last Day of the Bombing - the End of the Aggression

On 10 June 1999, after 78 days of continuous bombing, NATO officially ceased its attacks on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

The Kumanovo Agreement

Following the signing of the military-technical agreement in Kumanovo on 9 June, NATO ended Operation "Merciful Angel". Serbian forces began their withdrawal from Kosovo.

The Toll of 78 Days

According to various sources:

• Number of civilian victims: 2,500 - 5,700
• Number of wounded: over 12,000
• Number of displaced: over 850,000
• Number of targeted facilities: over 25,000
• Missiles fired: over 37,000
• Bombs dropped: over 14,000 tons
• Cluster bombs used: 1,300
• Depleted uranium projectiles fired: 31,000

Economic Damage

Estimated material damage: 30-100 billion dollars. Destroyed or damaged:

• 48 bridges
• 72 industrial plants
• 12 railway stations
• 5 airports
• 19 hospitals
• 315 schools
• 121 museums and cultural monuments

Ecological Catastrophe

The bombing of petrochemical plants in Pančevo, Novi Sad and Bor caused massive pollution of the air, water and soil. The consequences are still felt today.

Consequences for Health

The use of depleted uranium led to:

• A rise in malignant diseases (cancer) among the population
• An increase in the number of children born with genetic disorders
• Contamination of the soil and water

Justice That Never Came

Not a single NATO official, pilot or commander was brought to justice for war crimes. Lawsuits against the NATO countries were rejected.

Remembrance

Every year on 24 March, Serbia marks the Day of Remembrance for the victims of the NATO bombing.