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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), ] (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 ]. |
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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), ] (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 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 |pages=329 |language=en}}</ref> |
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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}} |
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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}} |
Republika Srpska
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Herzeg-Bosnia
Muhamed Sadiković
Tihomir Blaškić
Army of Republika Srpska
Croatian Defence Forces