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1993
1993
Operation Lightning '93
Year
1993
Date
1993
Facts
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Event Details
Operation Lightning '93 was the first major offensive operation of the 5th Corps. It was carried out by the 505th Brigade under the command of Izet Nanić. Only 360 lightly armed fighters faced a well-entrenched brigade of the Army of Republika Srpska. The result was impressive — 163 killed VRS soldiers versus only 18 killed from the 505th Brigade. This operation demonstrated that the 5th Corps could not only defend but also successfully attack, and laid the foundation for future offensives.
Significance
"First 5th Corps offensive — proof that they could attack and win"
Key Facts
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First major offensive of the 5th Corps
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360 fighters against an entire VRS brigade
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Loss ratio 163:18 in favor of ARBiH
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Timeline Context
1993
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1993
Operation Lightning '93
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