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Croatia 1995 Offensive and Ongoing Regional Tensions

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Croatia 1995 Offensive Leading to Operation Storm and Ongoing Regional Tensions

In late July 1995, the Croatian Army launched Operation Ljeto 95, a five-day offensive (25–30 July) that secured securing the Glamoč and Grahovsko areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina. areas. This operation, involving several Guard brigades including the 126th, opened a route toward the strategic town of Knin and set the conditions stage for the larger Operation Storm in early August, which captured Knin and ended the Republic of Serbian Krajina. Political developments preceded the military success, notably a 31 July 1995 letter from President Franjo Tuđman to UN envoy Yasushi Akashi, in which he urged an end to negotiations with rebel Serbs. Operation Storm's conclusion was marked by The operation concluded following the surrender of the 21st Kordun Corps on 8 August 1995. While 1995, an event historically marked by Colonel Čedo Bulat signing the operation remains a point capitulation to Croatian General Petar Stipetić. Anniversaries of the operation continue to trigger regional tension, recent anniversaries have triggered renewed diplomatic friction. During recent commemorations, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić criticized has characterized the 1995 operation, labeling it military action as a "crime ‘crime against Serbs" and referencing Serbia's current military buildup. Serbs,’ a claim disputed by Croatian officials dismissed these remarks as provocations. Analysts have noted officials. These tensions are compounded by political debates regarding ethnic identity; Vučić has echoed Milorad Dodik’s stance that the political borders do not alter ethnic identity, asserting there are ‘no Bosnian or Croatian government Serbs, only Serbs.’ In Croatia, the ruling HDZ party faces internal pressure from right-wing elements regarding the use of symbols associated with the WWII-era Ustaše regime. Additionally, political tensions have been exacerbated by discussions on ethnic identity, with Vučić echoing Meanwhile, efforts toward reconciliation remain contested. During a commemoration in the Grubori hamlet for civilian victims, Milorad Dodik's stance Pupovac of the SDSS stated that ethnic identity remains singular regardless while courts established crimes were committed by Croatian police, most responsible parties did not face consequences. Anja Šimpraga of political borders in Bosnia and Herzegovina. the Serbian National Council (SNV) noted that while some house renovations have occurred, broader reconciliation processes have stalled.

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  1. 2026-08-25 15:05 UTC Croatia 1995 Offensive and Ongoing Regional Tensions
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  4. 2026-07-31 08:42 UTC Croatia 1995 Offensive Leading to Operation Storm

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