Historical Events tagged with "jna"
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Bombing of Banski Dvori in Zagreb
Zagreb's Banski Dvori, the seat of government, was targeted by the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) in a bombing attack. This incident marked a significant escalation in the Croatian War of Independence. The attack aimed to intimidate Croatian leadership amid rising tensions. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but the building suffered considerable damage, and the attack underscored the conflict's severity, highlighting the JNA's aggressive tactics against Croatian state facilities.
Continue ReadingYugoslav People's Army Launches Attack in Slovenia
On June 26, 1991, the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) began military operations in Slovenia following its declaration of independence. Tensions had escalated after Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia on June 25, leading to the JNA's objective of maintaining territorial integrity. The conflict was marked by a series of engagements between Slovene forces and the JNA, representing a crucial turning point in the disintegration of Yugoslavia.
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