Offensive in Podrinje (1993)

Offensive in Podrinje (1993)
Part of the Bosnian War

Drina valley
DateDecember 1992 – August 1993.
Location
Podrinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Result Army of Republika Srpska victory[1]
Belligerents
 Bosnia and Herzegovina  Republika Srpska
Russian volunteer units in Yugoslavia
Commanders and leaders
Naser Orić
Ferid Buljubasić		 Ratko Mladić
Milenko Lazić
Strength
6.000 4.000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The offensive in Podrinje was a series of military operations during the Bosnian War, primarily involving the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) and the Army of Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, taking place from late 1992 through 1993. This campaign sought to secure the Drina Valley, connect the Serb-held territories with Serbia, and eliminate Muslim enclaves, particularly around Srebrenica, Žepa, and Goražde.[2] The strategic offensive plan included operations to cut supply lines and seize key positions in region of Podrinje.[3]

  1. ^ Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. p. 392. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.