NATO bombing of Novi Sad
| NATO bombing of Novi Sad | |
|---|---|
| Part of the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia | |
Razed TVNS building in Mišeluk | |
| Location | Novi Sad, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia |
| Coordinates | 45°15′15″N 19°50′33″E |
| Date | 24 March – 9 June 1999 |
| Target | Novi Sad |
Attack type | Aerial bombing |
| Deaths | ~2 |
| Injured | ~17 |
| Perpetrators | NATO |
During the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, aerial bombings were carried out against the second largest Yugoslav city of Novi Sad. According to NATO press releases, the bombing targeted oil refineries, roads, bridges, and telecommunications relay stations, facilities which had military uses. The bombing of the city caused great damage to local civilians, including severe pollution and widespread ecological damage as well as lasting consequences for the well-being of the population.
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