Historical Events tagged with "markale"
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Mortar Attack on Markale Marketplace
In a devastating incident, more than 60 people were killed and approximately 200 others were wounded when a mortar shell exploded in the Markale marketplace in Sarajevo. The attack occurred during the Bosnian War and drew international attention to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the city. Civilians were gathered for their day-to-day activities in the bustling market when the shell struck, with the impact creating chaos and destruction. This attack was one of many that highlighted the perilous conditions faced by the inhabitants of Sarajevo during the siege.
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