Military Operation Medak
Croatian attack plan
| date | September 9. bis 17th September 1993 |
|---|---|
| place | Medak , Croatia |
| output | Croatian tactical victory and subsequent retreat |
| Parties to the conflict | |
|---|---|
| Commander | |
| Troop strength | |
| Over 2500 soldiers T-72 tanks |
unknown |
| losses | |
|
27 dead and 80 wounded |
46 soldiers and 100 civilians |
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The operation Medak boiler (kroat. Operacija Medački DZEP , Eng. Operation Medak Pocket ) was a military operation the Croatian army between the 9th and 17th September 1993 , when Croatian units in the area of southern Lika near Gospic in the village of Medak part conquered the Republic of Serbian Krajina , which was proclaimed by Serbian separatists .
The Croatian offensive was initially successful and defeated the Serbian irregulars in the area. The Croatian armed forces were charged with war crimes against the local Serbian population and shooting at UN peacekeeping forces.
Despite the military success, the action turned into a setback for Croatian politics. After strong international pressure, the Croatian troops had to withdraw from the area.
Individual evidence
- ↑ " Testimony to the Standing Committee on National Defense and Veterans Affairs ( Memento of the original dated May 12, 2006 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove it Note. ", April 27, 1998
- ↑ rts.rs
