Wolves of Vučjak (Serbian: Вукови с Вучјака, romanized: Vukovi s Vučjaka) was a paramilitary unit active in the Croatian War of Independence and the Bosnian War. It was established in Prnjavor, Bosnia and Herzegovina.[1]
| Wolves of VučjakВукови с ВучјакаVukovi s Vučjaka | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1991–1995 |
| Type | Paramilitary |
| Garrison/HQ | Prnjavor, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Nickname(s) | Vučjaci |
| Engagements | Croatian War of Independence Bosnian War |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Veljko Milanković |
They were active in fighting in Okučani, Jasenovac and Novska.[1] In August, 1991 the unit took over the transmitter on Kozara, and replaced RTV Sarajevo with Serb programming.[2] Its leader Veljko Milanković was badly wounded on February 4, 1993 and later died at the Medical Academy on February 14.
A witness testified to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia during Serbian leader Slobodan Milošević's trial that the Wolves were trained in Knin by Dragan Vasiljković, "Captain Dragan".[3]
In 2007, it was announced that the paramilitary's commander Veljko Milanković would have a street named after him in Novi Sad.[4] Non-governmental groups protested the decision.[5][6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Ubojica četničkog vojvode: Da nisam pobjegao, kožu bi mi oderali
- ^ Podaci o predmetu Stakic (IT-97-24)
- ^ Milosevic Transcript
- ^ "Streets named after Vukovar commanders". B92. 4 April 2007.
- ^ Ministarstvo protiv "Vukova s Vučjaka"
- ^ "OSCE criticises naming of Novi Sad streets after wartime commanders". Southeast European Times. 6 April 2007.
External links edit
- Са сведочења на суђењу Радославу Брђанину, изјава сведока, 11. новембар 2003.
- Fond za humanitarno pravo, наводе га као команданта јединице "Вукови са Мањаче"
- Дневник онлајн, 30 March 2007
- Глас јавности, Министарство против "Вукова с Вучјака", 2. јун 2007