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On 2 August in the morning the HV launched an infantry attack on the zone of defence
of the 70 th infantry brigade (Plaški), which was repulsed with success. We have had no
casualties of any kind.
Th e 5 th Corps of the Muslim army has consolidated its ranks and is steadily holding the
line opposite the zone of the 15 th Corps. We have had no casualties from occasional rifl e
fi re.
We have also observed enhanced demand for foodstuff s among the local population, and
for war materiel, in the zone under the control of the 5 th Corps.
According to still unconfi rmed information the 501 st brigade of the 5 th Corps of the
Muslim army is planning an assault from Ripač towards Spasovo intended to deter the
commitment of our 103 rd light infantry brigade in the Grahovo theatre.
2. Security situation
All the units are in position ready for decisive defence. In the assessment of the 15 th
Corps command the Corps can successfully oppose ustashi aggression.
(...)
Th e intervention battalion to be set up from the 15 th Corps has not yet been formed. In
the 9 th motorized brigade we have identifi ed a person with a destructive attitude who
was publicly spreading defeatism, disrupting the combat readiness of the entire brigade
and thwarting the formation of the mentioned unit. Th e same person publicly opposed
the commander of the 9 th motorized brigade regarding the formation of the intervention
battalion, and verbally attacked active offi cers saying “you offi cers are to be blamed for
all this; you are incapable; I wonder who is leading us, we will drive you all out of the
RSK”. Th ose present did not stand against him, which was a sign of approval. He has been
brought to the command of the 9 th motorized brigade, which has taken the respective
measures along with the security bodies. You will be informed in due time.
In the villages of Lički Tiškovac, Drenovac and Ševina Poljana 30 soldiers have deserted
and found refuge in the woods. Some people are helping them to survive. According
to operational information, they fl ed in order to avoid combat actions of the 103 rd light
infantry brigade. Th e necessary steps to bring them in and other measures are under
way. We could not locate two soldiers of the 15 th light infantry brigade, who probably
deserted.
3. Situation in the territory
A feeling of fear is present. Th e local population is very eager to fi ght. Th e number of
requests for departure to the SRJ has decreased. Most of the persons unfi t or partially
unfi t for military service have been mobilized, and are holding out well. Some soldiers
were allowed to go home because of farming chores. Women and children are leaving
daily for the SRJ.
We are taking the required measures with regard to suspects in Teslingrad. Vedrana Biga
(a Croat) was released from isolation.
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