In the spring of 1999, the eyes of the world were focused on the Balkans. The US-led NATO bloc, under the pretext of the Kosovo issue, launched a large-scale air campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The war, as if it had been a storm after the end of the Cold War, swept across Europe.
The people of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, in the face of NATO's wanton and indiscriminate bombing, have shown a stubborn will to resist. Despite the bombing of the city and the destruction of their homeland, they have always held on to their land and fought to the death against the American army.
However, the most amazing thing happened. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia used those old-fashioned anti-aircraft guns to shoot down a F117, the most advanced fighter plane of the United States at that time.
In the aftermath, the United States was so annoyed that they poured out all their anger on Milosevic. In order to carry out this decapitation operation, US intelligence agencies detected the specific location where Milosevic was hiding - the headquarters of the Supply and Procurement Bureau of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Thus, an assassination attempt against Milosevic quietly unfolded.
However, at 5:45 a.m. on 8 May 1999, it was an unforgettable moment. While the staff of our embassy were still working around the clock, they did not know that an outrageous attack was about to come. The U.S. military dropped five bombs that directly hit the main building of our embassy.
In that deafening ** sound, the entire embassy seemed to be on the verge of hell. The building collapsed in an instant, with bricks and stones flying and smoke and dust. The original majestic building was reduced to ruins in an instant, leaving only broken walls, which is heart-wrenching.
The staff of our embassy were terrified and unprepared for this sudden catastrophe. Some people struggle in the rubble, looking for a way out; Some people lose their way in a panic and are at a loss. The entire embassy was plunged into chaos and despair.
However, in this ruin, there are also unyielding figures. Some staff members have stepped up to the plate in the midst of the disaster, risking their lives to rescue their companions and search for survivors.
In this disaster, Shao Yunhuan, a reporter from Xinhua News Agency, Xu Xinghu and Zhu Ying, reporters of Guangming **, were unfortunately killed, dozens of people were injured, and the entire embassy building was seriously damaged. This sudden disaster shocked and grieved everyone.
This incident has undoubtedly set off huge waves all over the world. Since the smoke of the Second World War dissipated, the international community has been bathed in the sunshine of peace, and embassies, as symbols of peace, have never suffered similar attacks.
These quiet, peaceful embassies are like small islands, standing in the middle of the calm sea. This time, however, our embassy was attacked in peacetime, like a bolt from the blue, and the world was shocked.
This peaceful world was suddenly swept away by a strong storm. The news spread like wildfire around the world and attracted the attention of countless people. Everyone was immersed in this huge shock and watched in disbelief as this event unfolded.
Major news**, TV stations, online platforms, etc. have begun to report this shocking news with all their might. People are talking, speculating, trying to find the truth behind it.
In the face of the world's doubts and the world's uproar, the United States appeared helpless and embarrassed. They tried to use the old map as a shield, arguing that it was a "mistake" and a "false bombing". Such an excuse is undoubtedly pale in comparison, because regardless of the old and new maps, the location of the embassy is clear, and the attack was clearly premeditated.
Later, after our investigation, we learned that the initiator of all this was called Bennett. Bennett was an energetic and intelligent man who was a lieutenant colonel before joining the C.I.A. and excelled in all his accomplishments, especially "the intelligence skills of marking targets." He once served in the army as a commander of special forces and went through numerous tests of life and death.
After entering the CIA, Bennett quickly gained high esteem from the CIA for his extensive Army experience and superior intelligence skills. Not only did he excel in intelligence analysis, but he was often sent on covert missions around the world.
It is precisely because Bennett has such an outstanding experience that he was given a pivotal position in NATO's bombing campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia -- bombing target planning officer. This official title, although it may not sound prominent, is actually powerful enough to make people staggering.
At that time, Bennett held the power of life and death. All he had to do was swipe the map with an "X", and in a few minutes, the location would be in ruins. Every decision he makes is directly related to the life and death of countless people.
You can imagine, how could such a good person make the wrong map? Coupled with the fact that the level of American affairs at that time reached a very high level, and it was accurate to very small objects, how could they "mistakenly bomb" our embassy?
For such a good person, it is difficult to imagine that he would make such a low-level mistake. What's more, the level of beauty at that time had reached a fairly high level, and its accuracy could reach even very small objects. Under such technical conditions, how can there be a situation of "accidental bombing" of our embassy?
In the face of the bombing of our embassy, our country has severely condemned the United States with an unwavering stand. We firmly demand that the US side take responsibility for their wrongdoings and give China due compensation and apology.
At this moment, the wisdom and courage of our diplomats were vividly displayed. They are not afraid of power and dare to compete with world powers, just to defend the dignity and rights and interests of the motherland. In many representations, Chinese diplomats have always maintained calmness and restraint, and have faced the US side with a rational and firm attitude.
Under strong diplomatic pressure, the US side finally had to bow its head. They wrote a written apology, acknowledging their wrongdoing, and giving our country $28 million in compensation. Although this apology came a little late, it is of great significance, and it represents the enhancement of China's status and influence in the international arena.
At the same time, those who made bad decisions for the United States paid the price. In April of the following year, Bennett was expelled from the CIA, and he lost all the aura and status he once had. At the same time, six other people have also been punished to varying degrees. At this point, the bombing of our embassy has come to an end.
The bombing of the Chinese embassy was mentioned again in 2009. Because in this year, Bennett, the initiator of the "accidental bombing" of our embassy, was assassinated.
March 22, 2009, around 6:30 a.m. In a peaceful and tranquil town in the United States, the Bennetts took a leisurely walk along the park trails as usual.
However, at this moment, a black car suddenly sped towards from a distance. It is extremely fast, as if it is a gust of wind, which catches people off guard. The windows were ajar, and from inside came a pair of hands holding a pistol.
Bang! Bang! Bang! ”
Continuous gunfire echoed through the park in the early morning, shattering the original tranquility. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett looked at each other in horror, not understanding what was going on.
Several bullets accurately hit Mr. Bennett's body, and he shook a few times before falling to the ground weakly. His wife screamed in horror and tried to rush over and hug him, but it was too late.
The mysterious men acted swiftly and decisively, leaving no trace behind except for Mr. Bennett's body, which lay in a pool of blood. The whole process only lasted a few seconds.
Apparently, these mysterious men are a group of well-trained killers with clear intentions and cruel methods. Mr. Bennett's death was tragic, but the mysterious man left the scene without mercy, as if nothing had happened.
Shortly after the incident, the police rushed to the scene. What they saw was chaos and horror. Soon, they transported Bennett's body to the police station for further investigation.
At the police station, ** began an in-depth investigation into the case. They collected all the evidence and analyzed it in detail. However, they did not find any valuable clues.
At this moment, the CIA and the FBI arrived at the police station. They demanded in a strong manner that all information related to the case be handed over. They said that this case involves *** has no right to intervene.
* Confused and dissatisfied. They think that this case is just an ordinary ** case, why is it being taken over with such fanfare? However, they had to hand over all the information and let the two intelligence agencies take over the investigation.
At the same time, people from the intelligence agencies quickly sealed Bennett's home. They ordered that no one, not even the police, enter the deceased's home without the permission of the top brass of the two departments. They began a thorough search of the deceased's home and took many items as evidence.
As time went on, I felt more and more that the case was unusual. They found that the layers involved in this case were more complex and advanced than they imagined. The investigation of the case by the two intelligence agencies is also highly classified, and no progress has been made.
After this incident, the United States and the relevant institutions in the United States were tight-lipped about this incident and did not release any information to the outside world. Therefore, there is a lot of speculation about why Bennett was killed.
Many people believe that this is a play directed and performed by the Chinese, because even if the US official claim afterwards that it was a "false bombing", this statement is obviously unconvincing. Therefore, many people believe that the Chinese will not let Bennett go. After all, Bennett was the one who set the bombing targets, and he was the culprit. That's why the Chinese assassinated him.
There are also those who disagree, arguing that the incident is more likely to be the work of Serbs. After all, there is a deep blood feud between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the United States, and the Serbs' hatred of the United States is extremely high. Bennett, who was in charge of the bombing mission, became a thorn in the side of the Serbs, and his assassination seemed reasonable.
Of course, there are also people who know the inside story, and they claim that in that year, the news of Bennett's dismissal from the CIA spread all over the world. On the surface, he seems to have faded out of the intelligence arena.
However, this is not the case. As a matter of fact, Bennett made great achievements in the bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, so he did not completely lose the trust of the CIA. Instead, he was entrusted with the task of serving the CIA in the shadows.
During the reconstruction of Iraq, Bennett was in charge of the reconstruction work and had a large amount of aid and funds at his disposal. He has the power of life and death in his hands, and with a little thought, he can make a huge fortune from it. He took advantage of his position to skillfully manipulate the distribution of various aids, from which he sought a large amount of benefits for himself.
However, paper can't contain fire after all. Bennett's corrupt behavior eventually caught the attention of the United States. The American side plans to secretly investigate Bennett and expose his crimes. The news reached the ears of the financiers behind Bennett, who were afraid that the matter would be revealed, so they decided to take extreme measures.
On a quiet night, several mysterious killers break into Bennett's residence. They did not hesitate to kill Bennett brutally. In this way, Bennett, who was once in the limelight, finally went to the point of no return under the ** of power and wealth.
Of course, this statement has not been officially verified, and it is only the opinion of some people.
In addition to the above speculation, there is a more in-depth possibility, that is, the US Intelligence Agency (CIA) is behind this incident.
Considering that Bennett has worked for the CIA for decades, he has a huge amount of secret information in his hands, which probably includes the truth about the so-called "accidental bombing". This also made him a target for assassination.
And, since 2009, the CIA has found Bennett too close to certain **, and they are worried that Bennett may reveal these hidden secrets. Therefore, in order to preserve these secrets, the CIA decided to carry out an assassination operation.
It's also worth noting that a number of former CIA staff members have suddenly disappeared over the past period, which seems to have something to do with what happened to Bennett. After all, no one dared to openly oppose the US ** intelligence service.
These disappeared former staff may also have some secrets that cannot be made public, or they may have suffered some kind of mishaps because of these secrets.
Therefore, combining the above points, we can conclude that the US Intelligence Agency (CIA) is most likely behind this incident.