Bljesak 10 Apr 2026

: Croatian Army (HV) and Special Police vs. 18th Corps of the RSK Army.

: Reopening the Zagreb-Lipovac motorway and the railway to eastern Slavonia, which were critical economic arteries.

: Assert that the operation was the definitive precursor to the final reintegration of Croatian territory. Key Data for Reference Area Liberated : ~500 square kilometers. Duration : ~32 hours. Bljesak 10

: The operation's success solidified President Franjo Tuđman’s authority and the HDZ party's dominance.

: Summarize how Bljesak fundamentally changed the military balance of power in the Balkans. : Croatian Army (HV) and Special Police vs

: Detail the response of the international community and UNPROFOR, which was largely sidelined during the rapid advance.

: Document the loss of life (42 HV personnel vs. disputed figures of 188–283 Serbs) and the flight of approximately 12,000–14,000 Serbian civilians from the region. : Assert that the operation was the definitive

I. Introduction