The Battle of Žuč () was a strategic defensive military victory of the

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and the defeat of The Army of Republika Srpska that took place on the 8th June 1992 at the strategic hill of Žuč, located in the municipality of

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The battle

On 8 June 1992, the defenders of Sarajevo under the command of

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and Safet Zajko liberated Orlić brdo and the wider area towards Volujek and Krstac, and the settlements of Smiljevići and Zabrđe in a fierce battle on Žuč Hill. The Battle of Žuč was one of the keys to the defense of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina in aggression. On that day, the aggressor's intention to divide Sarajevo into two parts was destroyed. The goal of the

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operation was to break through the encirclement and join forces with the ARBiH on the other side of the city. The plan for carrying out the operation was brought by the Chief of Staff of the Supreme Command of the ARBiH,

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, and the units were commanded by

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. The attack directions were the Žuč plateau with the elevation of Orlić, Kobilja Glava and Poljine, Kromolj and Orlovac, Gazin Han and Obhodža, Vidikovac (Trebević) and Vraca. Combat operations began at 5:00 a.m. The attack directions are the Žuč plateau with the dominant elevation of Orlić, Kobilja Glava and Poljine, Kromolj and Orlovac, Gazin Han and Obhodža, Vidikovac (Trebević), and Vraca. ARBiH breaks through the Serbian lines around Sarajevo in all directions of attack; Kromolj, Trebević, Vraca, Žuč.

Final phase and aftermath

Significant amounts of weapons and ammunition, military equipment, and medical supplies were confiscated. It confirmed the ARBiH victory in the ongoing Battle of Pofalići and secured and strengthened communication with the defenders from the

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area, i.e., the settlements of

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, Bušće, and Kobilja Glava. After the conquest of Orlić, Kota 850, Vis, and Golo Brdo were also captured.

Legacy

The Battle of Žuč's significance led to the establishment of the "Wings of Freedom" () memorial complex, commemorating both the battle itself and its broader historical importance during the Siege of Sarajevo. This monument stands as a testament to the crucial role the battle played in preserving Sarajevo's unity and defending Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty.

References

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