DUBROVNIK MARKS SEVEN YEARS SINCE FIERCEST SERBIAN ATTACK

DUBROVNIK, Dec 6 (Hina) - The southernmost Croatian port of Dubrovnik on Sunday marked the seventh anniversary since the point which played a key role in the defence of the town from the Serbian aggressor was defended. At the Boninovo Cemetery, wreaths were laid and candles lit in memory of all soldiers who died defending Dubrovnik. Wreaths were laid by representatives of the Association of Families of Killed Soldiers, the Association of Croatian Homeland War Veterans, the Ministries of Defence, Croatian Veterans, and the Interior, and by representatives of the Croatian army. On behalf of civil authorities, wreaths were laid by Dubrovnik- Neretva County Prefect Ivan Sprlje, and Dubrovnik Mayor Vido Bogdanovic. Wreaths were also laid and candles lit at Srdj Hill, the key point in the defence of the town. On December 6, 1991, Serbian-Montenegrin forces launched the fiercest attack on Dubrovnik. More than 2,000 shells fell on the town, including more than 700 on the historical district. Nineteen civilians and soldiers were killed, while some 60 were wounded. (hina) ha