🇷🇺🇷🇸 The Balkan Line 2019 (INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS, Eng sub)

The Balkan Line (2019) is a fictionalized Russian historical action film inspired by true events, specifically the seizure of the Slatina airbase in Kosovo in 1999 by about 200 Russian soldiers during the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia and the subsequent conflict with Albanian terrorists. While the film dramatizes the actions of Russian soldiers protecting Serbian civilians, it presents a biased narrative and has been criticized for historical inaccuracies and propaganda, though some viewers appreciate its gripping story and portrayal of the emotional aspects of the conflict, according to IMDb and Wikipedia. Historical Basis The Standoff: The film centers on a real-life event where Russian peacekeepers unexpectedly occupied the airport in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. This occurred as NATO was bombing Yugoslavia and Serb forces were withdrawing from the region, leaving the local Serb population exposed. The Film's Premise: The Balkan Line depicts a small group of Russian soldiers taking the airport to protect the local Serbian population from attacks by the Albanian UCK (KLA).