Ukraine celebrates the 30th anniversary of its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Unmanned aerial vehicle Bayraktar TB2 purchased from Turkey and other equipment belonging to the Ukrainian army took part in the ceremony. Officials from 44 countries affiliated to the European Union (EU) and NATO attended the ceremony. In his speech, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelenskiy said that the aircraft factory Antonov will produce 3 aircraft for the first time in 30 years, and that new helicopters, tanks and corvettes have been built for Ukrainian Army.
Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.
The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.
Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.
Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.
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