Attack on Stolice

Attack on Stolice in 1994
Part of the War in Bosnia

Army of Republika Srpska counteroffensive
Date11 – 27 May 1994
Location
Stolice, Majevica, BiH
Result Limited ARBiH gains
Belligerents
 Republika Srpska Bosnia and Herzegovina
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Unknown
Units involved
Army of Republika Srpska Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The attack on Stolice was an attempt by the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) to control the positions of the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) on Mountain Majevica in 1994. At first, the ARBiH suppressed the VRS, and a week later, the ARBiH attacked the VRS positions again.[1]: 232  The VRS retaliated with a counterattack up to the top of Mountain Jelica and returned part of the southern territory. The defense of Stolice and Banj brdo was carried out by the East Bosnian Corps of the Army of Republika Srpska.[1]: 233 

Battle

At the beginning of 1994, the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) launched intensified attacks against positions held by the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) on Mount Majevica. In April, ARBiH forces prepared an assault on the strategic Stolice peak. The main attack began on May 11, with the Teočak Brigade and the "Hajrudin Mesić" unit capturing Banj brdo.

The heaviest fighting took place on May 14 and 15 during ongoing ARBiH offensives. On May 15 and 16, VRS units launched a counter-offensive, pushing back ARBiH troops from their positions and causing significant losses. ARBiH failed to seize the Stolice communication relay station, although they damaged it, briefly disrupting broadcasts in the area.[1]: 471 

The offensive paused on May 20. A week later, a renewed push toward Banj Brdo and Stolice occurred, but VRS Tactical Group Majevica repelled the advance, pursued ARBiH units to Velika Jelica, and regained southern territory lost in April and May.[1]: 233 

References

  1. ^ a b c d Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.

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