Hungary and Slovakia Reflect on 20th Anniversary of AN-24 Plane Crash in Hejce
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Hungary and Slovakia commemorated the 20th anniversary of the AN-24 plane crash in Hejce, which claimed the lives of 42 service members returning from a Kosovo peacekeeping mission. Officials highlighted the enduring partnership between the two nations, emphasizing that solidarity was evident during the tragedy and in subsequent response efforts. Zsolt Kutnyánszky honored the fallen service members for their contributions to peace in Kosovo.

Jan 21, 2026, 6:14 AM