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| conflict = Offensive in Podrinje (1993) |
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| place = [[Višegrad]], [[Međeđa (Višegrad)|Međeđa]] and [[Goražde]] |
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| date = 26 May – 8 June 1993. |
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| result = [[Army of Republika Srpska]] victory |
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| result = [[Army of Republika Srpska]] victory<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=392 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| combatant2 = {{flag|Republika Srpska}}<br>Russian volunteer units in Yugoslavia |
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| commander1 = Ferid Buljubasić |
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| commander2 = [[Ratko Mladić]]<br> Milenko Lazić |
| commander2 = [[Ratko Mladić]]<br> Milenko Lazić |
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The '''offensive in Podrinje''' was |
The '''offensive in Podrinje''' was the response of the [[Army of Republika Srpska]] to the attack on [[Višegrad]] by the [[Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina|ARBiH]]. The position of [[Višegrad]] was inconvenient due to the artillery attack of the [[Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina|ARBiH]]. The [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] decided to carry out the last offensive for the security of [[Višegrad]], the [[Army of Republika Srpska]] would push the [[Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina|ARBiH]] away from the vicinity of [[Višegrad]] and all the way to the vicinity of [[Goražde]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ&q=Visegrad |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |page=184 |language=en}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=November 2024}} |
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==The course of the battle== |
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==Background== |
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In order to place [[Višegrad]] under a safe zone as soon as possible, the command of the [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] Drina Corps is looking for additional forces, and at the end of May, the 1st Guards Motorized Brigade, well proven in the battles around Srebrenica, was transferred to the Višegrad TG. A new attempt to repel the Muslim forces near [[Višegrad]] was launched on May 26, when units of the 1st, 2nd and 5th Podrinja Light Brigades led by Colonel Milenko Lazić attacked the positions of the 1st Rogatica and 1st Višegrad Brigades of the ARBiH. Within two days, Serbian fighters broke the Muslim defenses southeast of [[Rogatica]] and on May 31 occupied the village of [[Međeđa (Višegrad)|Međeđa]], where the [[Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina|ARBiH]] Headquarters was located, and reached the suburbs of Ustiprača. By June, four Serbian brigades finish clearing the territory of the remains of enemy soldiers. The new front line was established on the Prača River and five kilometers southwest of Rogatica. The next task of TG Višegrad was to eliminate the [[Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina|ARBiH]] bridgehead on the right bank of the Drina, between [[Goražde]] and Čajnič.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ&q=Visegrad |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |page=185 |language=en}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=November 2024}} Part of the 1st Guards Motorized Brigade and the 3rd Podrinje Light Brigade attack the 43rd Drina Brigade of the ARBiH, and the fighting lasts from June 2 to 8. Considering that very little progress was made, the offensive was suspended. Russian volunteers provided support in the battles with the [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] against the [[Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina|ARBiH]]. In the [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] offensive, [[Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina]] lost about 200 km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ&q=Visegrad |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |page=185 |language=en}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=November 2024}} |
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The [[Drina Valley]] saw extensive military operations during the [[Bosnian War]], particularly from late 1992 into early 1993. The conflict intensified when the Bosnian Army launched an offensive around [[Srebrenica]] in December 1992. This action prompted the Bosnian Serbs to plan a strategic offensive in 1993 aimed at securing the Drina Valley and linking it directly to [[Serbia]], thereby fulfilling their war aims. The offensive was designed to isolate and eliminate Muslim-held areas and cut supply routes into Sarajevo, with a particular focus on the enclaves of [[Srebrenica]], [[Goražde]], and [[Žepa]]. |
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==Battles== |
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The [[Bosnian Serbs]] launched their counteroffensive with Operation "Cerska 93," targeting [[Srebrenica]] and the surrounding areas. In mid-February 1993, they successfully overran the Cerska-Kamenica section of the [[Srebrenica]] enclave..<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ&q=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |page=184 |language=en}}</ref> After a temporary pause for negotiations, the VRS, equipped with regular [[Yugoslav Peoples Army]] support, resumed their campaign and captured key terrain, cutting off supply lines to [[Srebrenica]]. |
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On April 16, 1993, the [[UN Security Council]] declared [[Srebrenica]] a "[[United Nations Safe Areas|UN safe area]]," yet this declaration proved ineffective.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ&q=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |page=185 |language=en}}</ref> The Serbs advanced, capturing strategic positions near the town and forcing a ceasefire that involved disarming Muslim forces. This temporary measure did not prevent future hostilities, and by late May, [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] was actively engaging in operations that resulted in significant territorial gains. |
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Following the success at [[Srebrenica]], the VRS shifted focus to the nearby [[Žepa]] enclave and later conducted operations against [[Goražde]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ&q=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |page=185 |language=en}}</ref> Throughout June and July, the VRS successfully linked Herzegovina to the rest of the [[Republika Srpska]] by seizing key towns and supply routes. The campaign culminated in significant assaults on strategic high ground in the [[Sarajevo]] area, effectively overshadowing earlier battles in the [[Drina Valley]]. |
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==Aftermath== |
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By the end of the summer of 1993, the [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] had achieved most of its objectives in the [[Drina Valley]].<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ&q=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |page=186 |language=en}}</ref> The territorial gains made by the Muslims in 1992 were reversed, and critical supply routes for the Bosnian Army were severed. The effective planning and execution of military operations by the [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]], alongside their superior firepower and organization, contrasted sharply with the Muslim forces, who faced challenges in coordination and resources.<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=393 |language=en}}</ref> |
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This time Muslim bravery alone was not enough to prevail against the stronger, better organized and better led Serb troops. As the conflict escalated, international pressure increased on the [[Bosnian Serb]] leadership, particularly following the declaration of safe areas, including [[Srebrenica]]. Despite this, the Serbs continued their military actions, while the plight of the encircled population garnered global attention. The strategic advancements made by the [[Army of Republika Srpska]] solidified their control over key areas, setting the stage for further developments in the ongoing conflict.<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=393 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| Offensive in Podrinje (1993) | |||||||
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| Part of the Bosnian War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
 Republika SrpskaRussian volunteer units in Yugoslavia | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Ferid Buljubasić |
Ratko Mladić Milenko Lazić | ||||||
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The offensive in Podrinje was the response of the Army of Republika Srpska to the attack on Višegrad by the ARBiH. The position of Višegrad was inconvenient due to the artillery attack of the ARBiH. The VRS decided to carry out the last offensive for the security of Višegrad, the Army of Republika Srpska would push the ARBiH away from the vicinity of Višegrad and all the way to the vicinity of Goražde.[1][failed verification]
The course of the battle
[edit]In order to place Višegrad under a safe zone as soon as possible, the command of the VRS Drina Corps is looking for additional forces, and at the end of May, the 1st Guards Motorized Brigade, well proven in the battles around Srebrenica, was transferred to the Višegrad TG. A new attempt to repel the Muslim forces near Višegrad was launched on May 26, when units of the 1st, 2nd and 5th Podrinja Light Brigades led by Colonel Milenko Lazić attacked the positions of the 1st Rogatica and 1st Višegrad Brigades of the ARBiH. Within two days, Serbian fighters broke the Muslim defenses southeast of Rogatica and on May 31 occupied the village of Međeđa, where the ARBiH Headquarters was located, and reached the suburbs of Ustiprača. By June, four Serbian brigades finish clearing the territory of the remains of enemy soldiers. The new front line was established on the Prača River and five kilometers southwest of Rogatica. The next task of TG Višegrad was to eliminate the ARBiH bridgehead on the right bank of the Drina, between Goražde and Čajnič.[2][failed verification] Part of the 1st Guards Motorized Brigade and the 3rd Podrinje Light Brigade attack the 43rd Drina Brigade of the ARBiH, and the fighting lasts from June 2 to 8. Considering that very little progress was made, the offensive was suspended. Russian volunteers provided support in the battles with the VRS against the ARBiH. In the VRS offensive, Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina lost about 200 km2.[3][failed verification]
References
[edit]- ^ Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. p. 184. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.
- ^ Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.
- ^ Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.