Popov, in turn, claimed that the JNA troops' actions were in line with both the rules of engagement, as well as the instructions that came from the government in Belgrade and the military.
Popov ise buna karşılık JNA askerlerinin eylemlerinin hem müdahale kurallarına hem de Belgrad ve ordudan gelen talimatlara uygun olduğunu iddia etti.