# Serbian legal proceedings regarding 1995 war crimes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-legal-proceedings-regarding-1995-war-crimes
> Updated: 2026-08-21T20:39:06.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Legal proceedings in Serbia are expected to move toward a conviction against Croatian Air Force pilots regarding an August 1995 attack on a civilian refugee convoy near Bosanski Petrovac. Advocates for the victims, including the director of the Documentation-Information Center ‘Veritas’, suggest that a first-instance conviction could be issued by the end of the year. 

Those convicted would reportedly face travel bans, while victims’ families may seek material compensation. Commentators noted that the convoy was a humanitarian target rather than a military one. The developments occur alongside ongoing discussions regarding accountability for various casualties and disappearances related to the ‘Oluja’ operation.

## Claims

- The Split County State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against a Croatian citizen and a Serbian citizen for espionage. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The leaked information allegedly included KFOR troop movements and security situations in northern Kosovo. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The Serbian partner is accused of forwarding the information to multiple foreign addresses. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The pilot allegedly provided classified information to his partner between February and December 2022. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The pilot allegedly knew his partner was collecting information for a foreign state or entity. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The prosecution has proposed continuing precautionary measures for the female defendant due to flight risk. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The defendants face potential prison sentences ranging from six months to five years. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The pilot has been dismissed from military service. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Croatian pilot and Serbian partner indicted for espionage

A Croatian military pilot and his Serbian partner face espionage charges for allegedly leaking KFOR troop movements and classified security data from Kosovo to foreign entities.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/split-prosecutors-indict-former-croatian-pilot-for-espionage

### 2026-08-05: Serbian Court Likely to Convict Croatian Pilots for 1995 Petrovacka Attack

Serbian officials expect courts to convict Croatian pilots for the 1995 Petrovacka refugee convoy bombing and note no accountability for nine Krajina soldiers killed on Dinara.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-court-likely-to-convict-croatian-pilots-for-1995-petrovacka-attack

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