The commencement of the Ten-Day War marked the significant military engagement of the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) in Slovenia after the republic declared independence on June 25, 1991. Slovenia's move towards independence was fueled by a desire for self-determination amidst the liberalization trends sweeping across Eastern Europe. The JNA, adhering to the authority of the former Yugoslav government, sought to assert control over Slovenia, which they viewed as a breakaway province in an increasingly unstable federation. The military operations began on June 26, focusing on key logistical points, such as airports and local government buildings, to re-establish JNA authority.<br><br>Despite being outnumbered and less equipped, the Slovene Territorial Defense successfully utilized guerilla tactics and strategic ambushes against the JNA forces. The Slovene resistance was bolstered by the motivations of local civilian populations, who favored independence and sought to defend their newly proclaimed sovereignty. Air strikes and ground assaults ensued for approximately ten days, leading to clashes in various regions, including significant confrontations in areas like Maribor and the capital, Ljubljana. The conflict resulted in limited casualties but demonstrated the determination of the Slovenes to pursue their independence.<br><br>By the end of the conflict on July 7, 1991, a ceasefire agreement was brokered, leading to international recognition of Slovenia's independence. The rapid conclusion of the Ten-Day War confirmed the JNA's inability to suppress national movements within its federal structure. Slovenia's successful bid for independence would later serve as a precedent for other Yugoslav republics, ultimately triggering a more extensive series of conflicts across the region as the former federation unraveled.