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Gruevski: We lost eight that perhaps prevented 8,000 innocent killings

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“These were two very tough days. The most difficult in my life. Terrorist group of more than 40 heavily armed persons illegally entered Macedonia, located in Kumanovo settlement, ready for large-scale terrorist attacks on police stations, civilian, sports competitions,” stated Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski at today’s press conference.

According to him, in the 28-hour continuous fight, Macedonian police had so far most complex and most difficult operation.

– The action was professionally and responsibly led by the Macedonian police from all ethnic and religious groups – Albanians, Roma, Serbs, Bosniaks and Vlachs, which performed highly professional, patriotic and heroic action and neutralized terrorists who wanted to destabilize Macedonia. Unfortunately, eight of them died. My deepest condolences to the families, colleagues and friends. We lost eight people, who, along with their colleagues, perhaps prevented the murder of 8,000 people – said Gruevski.

Prime Minister said that the example of killed defenders will be a guide for many generations and that their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

– Last night I visited the 30 police officers in Skopje clinics. Doctors convinced me that will quickly return to families and workplaces. I express public appreciation and gratitude to all of them. I thank and congratulate all the police officers who participated in the most difficult operation of the police force of the Republic of Macedonia – said Prime Minister.

Terrorists were aggressive, terrain in which they hid was densely populated, and there was danger of injuring civilians as well. This further worsened the already serious situation, said Prime Minister, who called on everyone to stop insulting the opposition and the government, and told the media not to damage the state with speculation in these times.

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