Assault on Vlašić (1995)

The Assault on Vlašić (1995), also known as Operation Vlašić, was a military offensive conducted by the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) against the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) in the Vlašić Mountain region of central Bosnia and Herzegovina. The offensive took place primarily in the autumn of 1995, following the successful ARBiH and Croatian Army offensives in western Bosnia, including Operation Mistral 2 and Operation Southern Move.

The primary objective of the Assault on Vlašić was to liberate the strategically important Vlašić Mountain, which offered a commanding view of the surrounding area and controlled key routes. The VRS had established strong defensive positions on the mountain, making the assault a challenging undertaking for the ARBiH forces.

The operation involved multiple ARBiH brigades and featured intense fighting in difficult terrain and harsh weather conditions. The VRS forces put up strong resistance, and the battle resulted in significant casualties on both sides. While the ARBiH made some gains, they ultimately failed to dislodge the VRS from their key defensive positions on Vlašić Mountain.

The Assault on Vlašić was part of a broader pattern of military operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the final months of the Bosnian War. While not a decisive victory for either side, it contributed to the overall shifting balance of power and helped set the stage for the Dayton Agreement, which brought an end to the war. The mountain remained under VRS control until the end of the war and its integration into Republika Srpska under the Dayton Agreement. The term "Assault on Vlašić" typically refers specifically to the ARBiH offensives during 1995 aimed at seizing the mountain.