Key Facts
- Duration
- 5 days (20–24 March 1995)
- Territory liberated
- 100 square kilometres km²
- ARBiH commander
- General Mehmed Alagić
- Strategic asset captured
- Mount Vlašić relay station
Strategic Narrative Overview
Between 20 and 24 March 1995, ARBiH forces under General Mehmed Alagić launched a focused offensive against VRS positions on Mount Vlašić. Over five days of fighting, ARBiH units systematically pushed VRS defenders off the mountain. The operation resulted in the capture of approximately 100 square kilometres of territory, including a communications relay station that held logistical and strategic value for whoever controlled the central Bosnian region.
01 / The Origins
The Bosnian War began in April 1992 following Bosnia and Herzegovina's declaration of independence from Yugoslavia. The Army of Republika Srpska seized large portions of Bosnian territory, including the strategically elevated Mount Vlašić in central Bosnia. Control of this high ground gave the VRS significant tactical and communications advantages, making it a priority target for the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina as it sought to reclaim territory.
03 / The Outcome
By 24 March 1995, ARBiH forces had secured Mount Vlašić, ending VRS control over the area. The 100 km² of liberated territory, including the relay station, improved ARBiH's strategic position in central Bosnia. The operation demonstrated growing ARBiH offensive capability in the final phase of the Bosnian War, which would conclude with the Dayton Agreement signed in December 1995.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Mehmed Alagić.
Side B
1 belligerent
Kinetic Engagement Axis
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