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The '''Siege of Kotor Varoš''' took place during the ] and lasted from May to August 1992. The conflict involved the ] (HVO),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urednik |date=2023-04-04 |title=Savanović osudio obilježavanje godišnjice osnivanja HVO u Kotor Varošu, policija tvrdi da skup nije bio najavljen - Kotor Varoš - Glas Kotor Varoša - Nezavisni online magazin |url=https://www.glaskotorvarosa.com/savanovic-osudio-obiljezavanje-godisnjice-osnivanja-hvo-u-kotor-varosu-policija-tvrdi-da-skup-nije-bio-najavljen/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |language=bs-BA}}</ref> ] (HOS) and the ] on one side, against the ] (VRS), in ] and its villages. ] was surrounded by the VRS and heavy fighting took place throughout the summer of 1992, ending with the fall of the ] municipality and capture of ] by the VRS following ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urednik |date=2020-06-16 |title=СЈЕЋAЊЕ НА ЈУНАКЕ КОТОРВАРОШКОГ КРАЈА: РАДОВАН БЕРАК (1960 – 1992.) - Kotor Varoš - Glas Kotor Varoša - Nezavisni online magazin |url=https://www.glaskotorvarosa.com/%d1%81%d1%98%d0%b5%d1%9ba%d1%9a%d0%b5-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d1%98%d1%83%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%ba%d0%b5-%d0%ba%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b2%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%be%d1%88%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%b3-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%b0-2/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |language=bs-BA}}</ref> The '''Siege of Kotor Varoš''' took place during the ] and lasted from May to August 1992. The conflict involved the ] (HVO),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urednik |date=2023-04-04 |title=Savanović osudio obilježavanje godišnjice osnivanja HVO u Kotor Varošu, policija tvrdi da skup nije bio najavljen - Kotor Varoš - Glas Kotor Varoša - Nezavisni online magazin |url=https://www.glaskotorvarosa.com/savanovic-osudio-obiljezavanje-godisnjice-osnivanja-hvo-u-kotor-varosu-policija-tvrdi-da-skup-nije-bio-najavljen/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |language=bs-BA}}</ref> ] (HOS) and the ] on one side, against the ] (VRS), in ] and its villages. ] was surrounded by the VRS and heavy fighting took place throughout the summer of 1992, ending with the fall of the ] municipality and capture of ] by the VRS following ].{{cn}}

== Timeline == == Timeline ==
In May, the ] (VRS) launched a major offensive to seize control of areas with significant Croat and Bosniak populations. The town of ] became a strategic target. On June 11–12,{{cn|date=October 2024}} a fight breaks out that ends with the Serbian occupation of the city of ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-27 |title=Kotor-Varoš - Sudski utvrđene činjenice iz rata u BiH |url=https://ratnizlocin.detektor.ba/presude/kotor-varos/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |language=bs-BA}}</ref> The HVO and local Bosniak forces attempted to defend the area but faced overwhelming VRS strength. On June 24, 1992, Heavy fighting occurred around ] as VRS forces intensified their offensive.{{cn|date=October 2024}} Reports indicated that there were significant casualties and destruction of property. In June the VRS also started ],<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uGM1MrB981IC&q=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict |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 VRS gradually gaining control over Kotor Varoš municipality.{{cn|date=October 2024}} The HVO and ] (ARBiH) were pushed back, and many civilians fled or were displaced. By mid-August, the VRS had established control over ] municipality. There were also smaller rebel fights around the village in September, but they were resolved by an agreement that the remaining Croatian and Muslim forces would leave the area.{{cn|date=October 2024}} In May, the ] (VRS) launched a major offensive to seize control of areas with significant Croat and Bosniak populations. The town of ] became a strategic target. On June 11–12,{{cn|date=October 2024}} a fight breaks out that ends with the Serbian occupation of the city of ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-27 |title=Kotor-Varoš - Sudski utvrđene činjenice iz rata u BiH |url=https://ratnizlocin.detektor.ba/presude/kotor-varos/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |language=bs-BA}}</ref> The HVO and local Bosniak forces attempted to defend the area but faced overwhelming VRS strength. On June 24, 1992, Heavy fighting occurred around ] as VRS forces intensified their offensive.{{cn|date=October 2024}} Reports indicated that there were significant casualties and destruction of property. In June the VRS also started ],<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uGM1MrB981IC&q=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict |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 VRS gradually gaining control over Kotor Varoš municipality.{{cn|date=October 2024}} The HVO and ] (ARBiH) were pushed back, and many civilians fled or were displaced. By mid-August, the VRS had established control over ] municipality. There were also smaller rebel fights around the village in September, but they were resolved by an agreement that the remaining Croatian and Muslim forces would leave the area.{{cn|date=October 2024}}


== 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> When Kotor Varoš was under Croatian control, there were also crimes against Serbs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dizdar |first=Mehmed |date=2009-04-08 |title=Zarobljenike tukli pripadnici HVO |url=https://www.glassrpske.com/lat/hronika/hronika_vijesti/zarobljenike-tukli-pripadnici-hvo/20321 |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=Glas Srpske |language=sr}}</ref> One such example was the ]. 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. 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> When Kotor Varoš was under Croatian control, there were also crimes against Serbs.{{cn}}

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Siege of Kotor Varoš
Part of the Bosnian War
DateMay 1992 – August 1992
LocationKotor Varoš, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Result

Army of Republika Srpska victory

Belligerents
 Republika Srpska Bosnia and Herzegovina Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia Herzeg-Bosnia
Commanders and leaders
Republika Srpska Stanislav Galić
Republika Srpska Dragan Marčetić		 Muhamed Sadiković
Tihomir Blaškić
Units involved
Army of Republika Srpska Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatian Defence Council
Croatian Defence Forces

The Siege of Kotor Varoš took place during the Bosnian War and lasted from May to August 1992. The conflict involved the Croatian Defence Council (HVO), Croatian Defence Forces (HOS) and the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina on one side, against the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS), in Kotor Varoš and its villages. Kotor Varoš was surrounded by the VRS and heavy fighting took place throughout the summer of 1992, ending with the fall of the Kotor Varoš municipality and capture of Jajce by the VRS following Operation Vrbas '92.

Timeline

In May, the Army of Republika Srpska (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. On June 11–12, a fight breaks out that ends with the Serbian occupation of the city of Kotor Varoš. 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 indicated that there were significant casualties and destruction of property. In June the 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 municipality. The HVO and Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) were pushed back, and many civilians fled or were displaced. By mid-August, the VRS had established control over Kotor Varoš municipality. There were also smaller rebel fights around the village 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. When Kotor Varoš was under Croatian control, there were also crimes against Serbs.

References

  1. Urednik (2023-04-04). "Savanović osudio obilježavanje godišnjice osnivanja HVO u Kotor Varošu, policija tvrdi da skup nije bio najavljen - Kotor Varoš - Glas Kotor Varoša - Nezavisni online magazin" (in Bosnian). Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  2. "Kotor-Varoš - Sudski utvrđene činjenice iz rata u BiH" (in Bosnian). 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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