Vukovar defenders Zvonko Horvatić and Miroslav Radmanović were guests on Catholic Radio (Katolički radio), in a programme hosted by historian Borna Marinić. The appearance took place ahead of the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the fall of Vukovar.
During the conversation, the two defenders recalled their wartime experiences and the defence of Vukovar. Their testimonies were the central part of the programme, in which they described events from the time when the city was subjected to attacks and its residents and defenders offered resistance.
In addition to personal memories, Horvatić and Radmanović spoke about the importance of preserving the memory of the victims of the Homeland War. They emphasised that the suffering of Vukovar must be discussed continuously, especially with younger generations, so that events from that period are passed on to those who did not experience them directly.
They also conveyed that the victims of Vukovar must never be forgotten, nor the defenders who participated in the creation of the Croatian state. Their message was directed towards permanent remembrance and respect for all who contributed to the defence of the city and the state.
The appearance on Catholic Radio was held immediately before the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the fall of Vukovar, thereby further emphasising the importance of remembering these events and their place in collective memory.
