The bombing of the Banski Dvori was a pivotal moment during the Croatian War of Independence, reflecting the intense hostilities between the Croatian government and the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA). The Banski Dvori, located in Zagreb, served as the official office of the Croatian Prime Minister and was symbolic of the Croatian leadership's aspirations for independence from Yugoslavia. The attack occurred amid a backdrop of increasing violence and territorial disputes following Croatia's declaration of independence earlier that year. The JNA’s bombardment of the Banski Dvori had multiple purposes: to send a clear message to the Croatian leadership, to rally support for a Serbian-dominant Yugoslavia, and to diminish the morale of the Croatian population. While the immediate damage to the building was significant, with windows shattered and structural integrity compromised, there were no fatalities or serious injuries reported from the bombing. This incident demonstrated the precarious situation in Croatia, as civilians increasingly found themselves in the crossfire of the burgeoning conflict. The bombing served as a rallying point for Croatian resistance, with the government vowing to defend its sovereignty. The event highlighted the broader conflicts within the region and underscored the need for international attention to the ongoing warfare. Over the following months, the Croatian War of Independence would intensify, leading to further disputes and upheaval in the region. The bombing of Banski Dvori became a symbol of the desperate fight for Croatian sovereignty and the violent opposition faced from the JNA and Serbian forces. It marked a notable escalation in the conflict, indicative of the struggle for national identity that was to define the period.