3 minutes agoThe moment when Serbian soldiers flee Pristina, journalist Ilir Ikonomi publishes photograph taken on the day of Kosovo liberation
Periskopi(2 years ago)
(2 years ago)After decades of violence, torture and crimes of Serbia, Kosovo on June 12th 1999 was freed from Serbian occupation, a day marking the entry of NATO forces into the country, after 78 days of attacks on Serb military targets. Kosovo's state on Wednesday marked the 25th anniversary of liberation, but the grave story [...]
The state of Kosovo on Wednesday marked the 25th anniversary of liberation, but the hard story for the people of Kosovo will always be in memory.
Therefore, in the days of June 12, when you recall the sacrifice of sufferings of entire generations, you realize that freedom is precious.
And former American Voice reporter Ilir Ikonomi just Wednesday, on June 12th published several 1999 photographs, days after the liberation.
The economy in a Facebook post reports that on June 12, 1999, along with some journalists, had entered Pristina while reporting on the Voice of America.
“are some memories forgotten by the dramatic days of Kosovo liberation”, writes Ikonomi.
You might consider some of the photos that former American Voice reporter published with his descriptions on them.
June 12, 1999. A “Apache” helicopter precedes NATO's entry into Kosovo. The troops arrived in Pristina's suburbs before evening.
Britons and other forces enter Pristina. NATO's achievement was very methodical, to avoid any incident
Burnings and More Disasters in Pec
This man tells us what happened to his family when Serb forces entered this village near Pristina
