An incident involving the burning of a national flag was reported near Otočac, Croatia, on the day preceding the anniversary of the military and police operation known as “Storm” (Oluja). Footage obtained by a reader of the Croatian portal Index.hr showed two individuals setting fire to a Serbian flag on an overpass. According to the video, the two people, who were dressed in black and had their faces covered, climbed over the overpass fence.
They initially positioned the Serbian flag before setting it alight. Simultaneously, a banner bearing the inscription, “Thank you for everything, we are free people, Storm ’95,” was also placed at the scene. The historical context surrounding Operation Storm is noted, as the event is viewed by Croatia as a symbol of territorial liberation, while in Serbia, it is commemorated as a period of hardship for the Serbian population who relocated from Croatia during and after the operation.
Index.hr reported that it has formally requested information from the Croatian police regarding the incident, specifically inquiring whether the perpetrators have been identified or if an official investigation has commenced. The authorities are expected to issue a statement once information becomes available. As of the report, there are no details regarding arrests, and the full circumstances surrounding the actions of the two people remain under police investigation.
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