Day of National Mourning in South Ossetia

Dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Zar tragedyMay 20 in South Ossetia is a tragic date - the Day of National Mourning. On this day, mourning events dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Zar tragedy are held everywhere. The leadership of the republic, members of the families of the victims, and the public take part in it.

On this day in May 1992, a monstrous crime was committed by the armed forces of Georgia on the bypass road near the Ossetian village of Zar. Several cars carrying refugees were shot at point-blank range from South Ossetia to North Ossetia. As a result of this barbaric action, 36 people were killed, mainly children, women and the elderly. The age of the victims ranged from 7 to 70 years.

On this day, national flags are lowered throughout the country. In the churches of the Alan Diocese, a memorial service is served for the innocently killed. May 20 will forever remain a day of sadness and mourning for innocent civilians.