Not to be forgotten: The bombing of Novi Sad: An ecological black area

During the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, the second largest Yugoslav city Novi Sad was one of the cities that bore the brunt of the bombing. According to NATO press releases, the bombing targeted oil refineries, roads, bridges, and telecommunications relay stations, facilities which had used for...

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Published inHemijska industrija Vol. 63; no. 2; p. 75
Main Author Nježić, Zvonko B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Serbian
Published Belgrade Hemijska Industrija 01.01.2009
Subjects
Carcinogens
Crude oil
Fires
Groundwater
Refineries
Relay stations
Toxins
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Summary:During the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, the second largest Yugoslav city Novi Sad was one of the cities that bore the brunt of the bombing. According to NATO press releases, the bombing targeted oil refineries, roads, bridges, and telecommunications relay stations, facilities which had used for military purposes. The bombing of Novi Sad's refinery caused fires which burned 50000 tons of crude oil, sending toxins and carcinogens into the air and contaminating groundwater. The bombing of the city caused great damage to local civilians, including severe pollution and widespread ecological damage, health consequences which will remain for years as well as permanent psychological consequences caused by almost 3 months of trauma and fear.
ISSN:0367-598X
2217-7426
DOI:10.2298/HEMIND0902075N