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forces of the aggressor are making energetic headway from Pećigrad and Tržačka Raštela
towards Cazin. Th e situation can no longer be controlled, and by the evening the territory
could be split into two parts and the 5 th Corps routed.
We have many casualties because of the intensity of the assault, and we also running
short of supplies and materiel. At the same time the aggressor is attacking along the axes
Ličko Petrovo Selo - Bihać and Gorjevac - Ripač - Bihać.
Th e population is panicking and there is a heavy loss of life. Along the lines of its attack the
aggressor applies the “scorched earth” policy and is using poisonous chemical agents.
We are urging you to take immediate steps.
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COMMANDER OF THE 5 TH CORPS
Brigadier General
Atif Dudaković
COMMANDER OF THE
HVO BIHAĆ GENERAL STAFF
Colonel
Ivan Prša
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30
1995, 24 July
Petrinja
Communication of the SVK 39th Corps Command to subordinate unit commands
on possible aggression by Croatian forces intended to help the threatened ARBiH 5th Corps
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(...) 1. Th e unfavourable development of the situation for the 5 th Corps of the so-called
Army of BiH in Western Bosnia is used by the Croatian Army as a motive for aggression
against the RSK.
2. So far the Croatian Army has grouped its main forces in the greater area of Brinje,
Otočac and Ogulin. Th eir main eff ort is expected from Plaški - Slunj - Šturlić, with a
possible airborne assault in the Rakovica area and along positions east of the Slunj -
Plitvice road. Demonstrations are possible along several axes, fi rst of all along the line
Sunja - Kostajnica - valley of the Una. Th e attack will be supported by the air force.
In case of aggression all the commands and units will follow the Annex to Plan Sword
and specifi c orders. Th e General Staff will forward the necessary orders as required by
the situation in due time.
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