Assault on Vlašić (1995)

Assault on Vlašić
Part of the Bosnian War
Date20–24 March 1995
Location
Result ARBiH Victory
Belligerents
Bosnia and Herzegovina  Republika Srpska
Commanders and leaders
Mehmed Alagić Janko Trivić
Units involved
Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Army of Republika Srpska
Strength
24,480 soldiers ~5,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
70 soldiers killed, 390 soldiers wounded ~200 soldiers killed, 530 soldiers wounded

Assault on Vlašić was a military offensive undertaken by the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) during the Bosnian War, during which it captured Mount Vlašić in central Bosnia, which had been under the control of the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) until then. The battle took place from March 20 to 24, 1995. The commander of the forces of the Army of BiH was General Mehmed Alagić. 100 square kilometres (39 sq mi) of territory was liberated in this action, among which was a relay.