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| conflict = Battle of Azići |
| conflict = Battle of Azići |
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| place = [[ |
| place = Azići, [[Sarajevo]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] |
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| partof = [[Siege of Sarajevo]] |
| partof = [[Siege of Sarajevo]] |
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| date = |
| date = 15–20 February 1993 |
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| image = Siege of Sarajevo.svg |
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| image_size = 280px |
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| result = [[Army of Republika Srpska]] victory<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uGM1MrB981IC&q=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995 |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |pages=408 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| territory = [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] captures Azići |
| territory = [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] captures Azići |
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| combatant1 = {{flagcountry|Republika Srpska (1992–95)}} |
| combatant1 = {{flagcountry|Republika Srpska (1992–95)}} |
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| commander1 = {{flagicon|Republika Srpska}} [[Momir Talić]] |
| commander1 = {{flagicon|Republika Srpska}} [[Momir Talić]] |
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| commander2 = {{flagicon|Bosnia and Herzegovina|1992}} Unknown |
| commander2 = {{flagicon|Bosnia and Herzegovina|1992}} Unknown |
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| units1 = {{flagicon image|border=|Logo of the Yugoslav People's Army (1991–1992).svg}} [[Yugoslav People's Army]] (1992)<hr />{{tree list}} |
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* {{flagicon|Republika Srpska}} |
* {{flagicon|Republika Srpska}} "Ilidža Brigade" |
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** {{flagicon|Republika Srpska}} "Ilidža Brigade" |
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| units2 = Unknown |
| units2 = Unknown |
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| strength1 = [[File:Patch_of_the_Army_of_Republika_Srpska.svg|20px]] 1,000–1,500<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uGM1MrB981IC&q=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995 |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |pages=407 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| strength2 = {{flagicon image|Flag_of_the_Army_of_the_Republic_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg}} |
| strength2 = {{flagicon image|Flag_of_the_Army_of_the_Republic_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg}} Around 4,000<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uGM1MrB981IC&q=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995 |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |pages=408 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| casualties1 = [[File:Patch_of_the_Army_of_Republika_Srpska.svg|20px]] |
| casualties1 = [[File:Patch_of_the_Army_of_Republika_Srpska.svg|20px]] Unknown |
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| casualties2 = {{flagicon image|Flag_of_the_Army_of_the_Republic_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg}} |
| casualties2 = {{flagicon image|Flag_of_the_Army_of_the_Republic_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina.svg}} Unknown |
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The '''Battle of Azići''' was one of the battles in the [[Siege of Sarajevo]] in 1993. The [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] made its first step in the operation in the suburbs in early December 1992, breaking through the suburb of Otes, some 15 kilometers west of central [[Sarajevo]]. In the middle of February, the Sarajevo- |
The '''Battle of Azići''' was one of the battles in the [[Siege of Sarajevo]] in 1993. The [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] made its first step in the operation in the suburbs in early December 1992, breaking through the suburb of Otes, some 15 kilometers west of central [[Sarajevo]].<ref name="CIA">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, Volume 1 |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=9780160664724 |pages=407–408}}</ref> In the middle of February, the Sarajevo-Romanijan Corps started the second part of the campaign, attacked Aziće, the troops of the [[:sr:Илиџанска бригада|1st Ilidžan Infantry Brigade]] attacked with support tanks and armored personnel carriers of the 1st Sarajevo Mechanized Brigade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Сарајевско ратиште 1992 - 1995. (1/2) |url=https://odbrambeno-otadzbinskirat.blogspot.com/2016/05/1992-1995-1.html |website=odbrambeno-otadzbinskirat.blogspot.com |date=24 May 2016}}</ref> |
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== Flow of the Battle == |
== Flow of the Battle == |
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The attack was led by several special assault units. The total assault force, probably numbering 1,000 to 1,500 soldiers,<ref name="CIA">{{cite book |url=https://books.google. |
The attack was led by several special assault units. The total assault force, probably numbering 1,000 to 1,500 soldiers,<ref name="CIA">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, Volume 1 |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=9780160664724 |pages=407–408}}</ref> artillery and mortars from units throughout the area,<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uGM1MrB981IC&q=balkan+battlegrounds:+a+military+history+of+the+yugoslav+conflict |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995 |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=978-0-16-066472-4 |pages=407 |language=en}}</ref> supported the attack with significant fire support, including fire from 155mm howitzers and multiple rocket launchers from the 4th Mixed Artillery Regiment, against the planned attack 3rd Motorized Brigade/1. corps defended the Azić-Stup sector with more than 4,000 people.<ref name="CIA" /> As the Serbian intentions became clear, the 1st Corps reinforced the brigade with mobile elements of other formations that filled the defense lines of the city. The [[Army of Republika Srpska|VRS]] attacked on February 15, quickly storming [[ARBiH]] positions with direct tank fire and artillery and mortar shells targeting government defenders. The Serbs slowly advanced through the city over the next five days, pushing the Muslim units back building by building.<ref name="CIA">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, Volume 1 |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=9780160664724 |pages=407–408}}</ref> By February 20, Serbian troops occupied Azić. The defeat resulted in the counting of four Bosnian army officers and the renaming of the 3rd Motorized Brigade.<ref name="CIA">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=it1IAQAAIAAJ |title=Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, Volume 1 |date=2002 |publisher=Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis |isbn=9780160664724 |pages=407–408}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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[[Category:Siege of Sarajevo]] |
[[Category:Siege of Sarajevo]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:40, 11 December 2024
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| Part of Siege of Sarajevo | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Republika Srpska |
 Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||||||
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Momir Talić |
Unknown | ||||||||
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| Strength | |||||||||
 1,000–1,500[2] |
 Around 4,000[3] | ||||||||
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The Battle of Azići was one of the battles in the Siege of Sarajevo in 1993. The VRS made its first step in the operation in the suburbs in early December 1992, breaking through the suburb of Otes, some 15 kilometers west of central Sarajevo.[4] In the middle of February, the Sarajevo-Romanijan Corps started the second part of the campaign, attacked Aziće, the troops of the 1st Ilidžan Infantry Brigade attacked with support tanks and armored personnel carriers of the 1st Sarajevo Mechanized Brigade.[5]
Flow of the Battle
[edit]The attack was led by several special assault units. The total assault force, probably numbering 1,000 to 1,500 soldiers,[4] artillery and mortars from units throughout the area,[6] supported the attack with significant fire support, including fire from 155mm howitzers and multiple rocket launchers from the 4th Mixed Artillery Regiment, against the planned attack 3rd Motorized Brigade/1. corps defended the Azić-Stup sector with more than 4,000 people.[4] As the Serbian intentions became clear, the 1st Corps reinforced the brigade with mobile elements of other formations that filled the defense lines of the city. The VRS attacked on February 15, quickly storming ARBiH positions with direct tank fire and artillery and mortar shells targeting government defenders. The Serbs slowly advanced through the city over the next five days, pushing the Muslim units back building by building.[4] By February 20, Serbian troops occupied Azić. The defeat resulted in the counting of four Bosnian army officers and the renaming of the 3rd Motorized Brigade.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. p. 408. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.
- ^ Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. p. 407. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.
- ^ Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. p. 408. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.
- ^ a b c d e Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, Volume 1. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. pp. 407–408. ISBN 9780160664724.
- ^ "Сарајевско ратиште 1992 - 1995. (1/2)". odbrambeno-otadzbinskirat.blogspot.com. 24 May 2016.
- ^ Balkan Battlegrounds: A Military History of the Yugoslav Conflict, 1990-1995. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Russian and European Analysis. 2002. p. 407. ISBN 978-0-16-066472-4.