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Belligerents | |||||||
Republika Srpska |
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Herzeg-Bosnia | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Stanislav Galić Dragan Marčetić |
Tihomir Blaškić Muhamed Sadiković | ||||||
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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 in south almost 2 months later ended its 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.