President Vučić lays a wreath at the Monument to the Unknown Hero on Mount Avala
Sunday, 20.10.2024 | Culture and traditions
Supreme Commander of the Serbian Armed Forces and President of the Republic Aleksandar Vučić, accompanied by Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić and Chief of the General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces General Milan Mojsilović, laid a wreath today at the Monument to the Unknown Hero on Mount Avala on the occasion of commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belgrade in World War II.
After the wreath-laying ceremony, with Honour Guard lined up, the national anthem was played.
— Eighty years have passed since the heroic liberation of Belgrade in World War II. Centuries ago, unwavering love for freedom gave strength to our people to emerge victorious in wars.
We will never forget the courage of our ancestors in the fight for justice against many times stronger enemies. To all brave women and men who laid down their lives for the freedom of our people, may the memory of them and gratitude live forever — President Vučić wrote on his Instagram account.
After several days of heavy fighting, members of the People’s Liberation Army of Yugoslavia, supported by the Soviet allies, liberated Belgrade on 20th October 1944. It is one of the greatest and most important battles in the Balkans in World War II.
