Davor Ivo Stier· PPE

Confirmed

35 years ago, in March '91, the first victim of the Homeland War fell - Josip Jović

Omissions

• The exact date of death was March 31, 1991 (Easter Sunday), not just 'March 1991' generally. The speaker made the claim on March 25, 2026, which is approximately 35 years later (actually 34 years, 11 months and 25 days).

Sources

• PrimaryMinistry of Defence of the Republic of Croatia - Marking the 30th anniversary of 'Plitvice' and death of Josip JovićJosip Jović is recognized as the first victim of the Homeland War
• PrimaryOffice of the President of Croatia - President Milanović Pays Tribute to Police Officer Josip JovićJosip Jović was killed on 31 March 1991 on Easter Sunday as the first victim of the Homeland War
• SecondaryPortal.hr - Bloody Easter: 35 years ago, the first victim of the Homeland War fellTuesday, March 31st, marks the 35th anniversary of the Plitvice police operation, in which police officer Josip Jović died as the first victim
• TertiaryWikipedia - Josip JovićJosip Jović (21 November 1969 – 31 March 1991) was killed during the Plitvice Lakes incident and is widely considered the first casualty