On March 24, 1999 NATO forces launched an airborne military operation against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Despite the allegedly noble goals of this campaign, many innocent civilians were killed by NATO airstrikes and the country's civilian infrastructure was left in shambles.
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A ruined bridge in the city of Novi Sad, destroyed by a NATO airstrike.
Smoke rises over the city of Novi Sad following a NATO air raid.
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The remains of Avala Tower destroyed by NATO forces.
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The bombing of Belgrade on March 24, 1999.
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A rubble-strewn street in Belgrade in the wake of a NATO air raid.
A Tomahawk cruise missile being launched from a US warship.
The ruins of a central post office in Pristina.
Anti-aircraft systems fire upon invading NATO bombers.
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A destroyed bridge across the river Sava.
A German armored vehicle in the town of Orahovec in Kosovo.
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A destroyed Orthodox Christian church in Kosovo. July 1999.
The ruins of the General Staff building in Belgrade.
Protests against NATO airstrikes.
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The damaged building of the Federal Police Ministry.
Protests against NATO airstrikes.
Albanian children playing on a wrecked Serbian tank.
Albanians greet a French serviceman in Mitrovica, Kosovo.
An Albanian celebration in Kosovo.
