Smederevo Fortress explosion

Wann

5. Juni 1941

Art

Explosion

Koordinaten

44.67° N, 20.93° E

Description

1941 explosion in Smederevo, Serbia

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1941 explosion in Smederevo, Serbia

The Smederevo Fortress Explosion was a disaster that occurred in Smederevo, then in the Territory of the Military Commander in Serbia, on the 5th of June 1941. Stockpiled ammunition and gasoline in Smederevo Fortress belonging to the defeated Royal Yugoslav Army exploded for unknown reasons. The number of casualties is also uncertain. Estimates range from several hundred to 2,500 killed.

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