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| == Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
| In May the ] launched a major offensive to seize control of areas with significant Croat and Bosniak populations. The town of ] became a strategic target. In June |
In May the ] launched a major offensive to seize control of areas with significant Croat and Bosniak populations. The town of ] became a strategic target. In June 11–12,<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRkUzNhkMb4 |title=Banja Luka, Kotor Varoš 1992 |date=2015-12-10 |last=90sWarVideos |access-date=2024-07-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Initial ] attacks on ] and ] aimed at gaining control of ] and surrounding villages. The ] and local Bosniak forces attempted to defend the area but faced overwhelming ] strength. On June 24, 1992, Heavy fighting occurred around ] as ] forces intensified their offensive.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-25 |title=25.06.1992. – Sukobi Armije RBiH i Vojske RS u Kotor Varoši – www.veterani.ba |url=https://veterani.ba/naslovna/2024/06/25-06-1992-sukobi-armije-rbih-i-vojske-rs-u-kotor-varosi/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |language=bs-BA}}</ref> Reports indicate significant casualties and destruction of property. In June ] also started ],<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.ba/books/edition/Balkan_Battlegrounds/uGM1MrB981IC?hl=sr&gbpv=1&dq=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict&printsec=frontcover |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995 |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |page=329 |language=en}}</ref> attacking the nearby town of ]. In July, clashes continued with the ] gradually gaining control over ].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_-T4C3f1HQ |title=NENAD STEVANDIC, Kotor Varos '92 |date=2023-07-22 |last=Vahidin Delic |access-date=2024-07-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref> The ] and ] were pushed back, and many civilians fled or were displaced. By mid-August, the ] had established control over ] and surrounding areas. There were also smaller rebel fights around ] in September, but they were resolved by an agreement that the remaining Croatian and Muslim forces would leave the area.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN8VgbCDC74 |title=Предаја ХВО-а и тзв. АРБиХ - Котор Варош 1992. |date=2017-11-19 |last=дебељача1 |access-date=2024-07-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-25 |title=25.06.1992. – Sukobi Armije RBiH i Vojske RS u Kotor Varoši – www.veterani.ba |url=https://veterani.ba/naslovna/2024/06/25-06-1992-sukobi-armije-rbih-i-vojske-rs-u-kotor-varosi/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |language=bs-BA}}</ref> | ||
| == Aftermath == | == Aftermath == | ||
| The battle resulted in significant destruction and displacement of the civilian population. Reports of atrocities and ethnic cleansing emerged, with many non-Serb residents being expelled or killed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Ante |date=2018-06-12 |title=12. lipnja 1992. Kotor Varoš – zašto Hrvati malo znaju o ovom velikom srpskom zločinu? |url=https://kamenjar.com/12-lipnja-1992-kotor-varos-zasto-hrvati-malo-znaju-o-ovom-velikom-srpskom-zlocinu/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Kamenjar |language=hr}}</ref> But even when ] was under Croatian control, there were crimes against Serbs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=d.o.o |first=Promotim |title=Kotor Varoš ili da li su muslimani 1992. srpske policajce pekli? |url=https://www.frontal.ba/blogovi/blog/61338 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=www.frontal.ba |language=en}}</ref> One example was ]. The capture of ] by the ] solidified their control over a strategically important area in northern ]. The aftermath of the battle left deep scars on the |
The battle resulted in significant destruction and displacement of the civilian population. Reports of atrocities and ethnic cleansing emerged, with many non-Serb residents being expelled or killed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=B |first=Ante |date=2018-06-12 |title=12. lipnja 1992. Kotor Varoš – zašto Hrvati malo znaju o ovom velikom srpskom zločinu? |url=https://kamenjar.com/12-lipnja-1992-kotor-varos-zasto-hrvati-malo-znaju-o-ovom-velikom-srpskom-zlocinu/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Kamenjar |language=hr}}</ref> But even when ] was under Croatian control, there were crimes against Serbs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=d.o.o |first=Promotim |title=Kotor Varoš ili da li su muslimani 1992. srpske policajce pekli? |url=https://www.frontal.ba/blogovi/blog/61338 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=www.frontal.ba |language=en}}</ref> One example was ]. The capture of ] by the ] solidified their control over a strategically important area in northern ]. The aftermath of the battle left deep scars on the Muslim and Croat community. | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Siege of Kotor Varoš | |||||||
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| Part of the Bosnian War | |||||||
| File:HVO soldiers leave Kotor Varoš.png HVO and ARBiH soldiers leave Kotor Varoš | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Republika Srpska |
 Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Herzeg-Bosnia | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Stanislav Galić Dragan Marčetić |
Tihomir Blaškić Muhamed Sadiković | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
 Army of Republika Srpska |
 Croatian Defence Council Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatian Defence Forces | ||||||
The siege of Kotor Varoš took place during the Bosnian War in 1992. Kotor Varoš is a town located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The conflict involved HVO, HOS and ARBiH against VRS. Kotor Varoš was surrounded by the VRS. At the beginning of the main battles for Kotor Varoš HVO and ARBiH from Kotor Varoš got big help from Jajce soldiers. After the fall of Kotor Varoš, also the VRS almost 2 months later ended operation Vrbas '92, capturing Jajce.
Timeline
In May the VRS launched a major offensive to seize control of areas with significant Croat and Bosniak populations. The town of Kotor Varoš became a strategic target. In June 11–12, Initial VRS attacks on HVO and HOS aimed at gaining control of Kotor Varoš and surrounding villages. The HVO and local Bosniak forces attempted to defend the area but faced overwhelming VRS strength. On June 24, 1992, Heavy fighting occurred around Kotor Varoš as VRS forces intensified their offensive. Reports indicate significant casualties and destruction of property. In June VRS also started operation Vrbas '92, attacking the nearby town of Jajce. In July, clashes continued with the VRS gradually gaining control over Kotor Varoš. The HVO and ARBiH were pushed back, and many civilians fled or were displaced. By mid-August, the VRS had established control over Kotor Varoš and surrounding areas. There were also smaller rebel fights around Kotor Varoš in September, but they were resolved by an agreement that the remaining Croatian and Muslim forces would leave the area.
Aftermath
The battle resulted in significant destruction and displacement of the civilian population. Reports of atrocities and ethnic cleansing emerged, with many non-Serb residents being expelled or killed. But even when Kotor Varoš was under Croatian control, there were crimes against Serbs. One example was Serdari massacre. The capture of Kotor Varoš by the VRS solidified their control over a strategically important area in northern Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aftermath of the battle left deep scars on the Muslim and Croat community.
References
- Urednik (2020-06-16). "СЈЕЋAЊЕ НА ЈУНАКЕ КОТОРВАРОШКОГ КРАЈА: РАДОВАН БЕРАК (1960 – 1992.) - Kotor Varoš - Glas Kotor Varoša - Nezavisni online magazin" (in Bosnian). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- 90sWarVideos (2015-12-10). Banja Luka, Kotor Varoš 1992. Retrieved 2024-07-03 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - "25.06.1992. – Sukobi Armije RBiH i Vojske RS u Kotor Varoši – www.veterani.ba" (in Bosnian). 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. p. 329. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.
- Vahidin Delic (2023-07-22). NENAD STEVANDIC, Kotor Varos '92. Retrieved 2024-07-03 – via YouTube.
- дебељача1 (2017-11-19). Предаја ХВО-а и тзв. АРБиХ - Котор Варош 1992. Retrieved 2024-07-03 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - "25.06.1992. – Sukobi Armije RBiH i Vojske RS u Kotor Varoši – www.veterani.ba" (in Bosnian). 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- B, Ante (2018-06-12). "12. lipnja 1992. Kotor Varoš – zašto Hrvati malo znaju o ovom velikom srpskom zločinu?". Kamenjar (in Croatian). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- d.o.o, Promotim. "Kotor Varoš ili da li su muslimani 1992. srpske policajce pekli?". www.frontal.ba. Retrieved 2024-07-03.