Prijedor commemorates war units and brigade anniversary

In Prijedor, officials and veterans gathered to mark the Day of Prijedor War Units and the 35th anniversary of the founding of the First Prnjavor Light Infantry Brigade.

Radan Ostojić, the Minister of Labor, Veterans, and Disabled Protection of Republika Srpska, attended the commemorations, stating that the sacrifices made by these units were essential to the creation and defense of Republika Srpska. He emphasized the values of peace, freedom, and unity.

Vojislav Kondić, President of the Veterans' Organization of Prijedor, provided historical context, noting that the city contributed approximately 17,000 fighters. He reported that 637 fighters from the Prijedor area lost their lives during the conflict, with 2,000 others wounded. The commemorations honored various units, including the 43rd Prijedor Motorized Brigade and the Fifth Kozara Light Infantry Brigade.