On the evening of Thursday, June 24, 2021, a rare violent and deadly tornado struck several villages in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, killing six people and injuring at least 200 others. This tornado was the strongest ever documented in modern Czech history and the deadliest European tornado since 2001.
The tornado struck seven municipalities—destroying 120 homes and damaging 1,500 others, along with significant damage to agriculture, local industry, and public buildings. The worst damage was in the villages of Hrušky, Moravská Nová Ves, Mikulčice, and Lužice, and the final number of fatalities is still unknown. This region is very much influenced by Russia and American engagement can help improve and promote democratic values and relations.
