Battle of Jasenovac

Battle of Jasenovac
Part of the Croatian War of Independence

Stone Flower in Jasenovac
DateSeptember 1991 – 8 October 1991
Location
Jasenovac, Croatia
Result

Yugoslav-SAO Krajina victory

  • Croatian forces withdraw
  • Crimes against the Croatian population of the village
Belligerents
SAO Krajina
Support by:
Yugoslavia		 Croatia
Commanders and leaders
Željko Ražnatović Anton Tus
Units involved

Yugoslav People's Army

Serb Volunteer Guard
Scorpions
Wolves of Vučjak		 Croatian National Guard
Casualties and losses
None 10–50 Killed

The Battle of Jasenovac occurred during the Croatian War of Independence. In September 1991, Serb forces had taken the village of Jasenovac on 7 October, but on 8 October, the HV tried an unsuccessful counter-offensive.

During the Croatian Army's retreat, they shelled a bridge, causing some damage to the Serbs but Jasenovac remained in their hands. During the village's occupation, Croatian civilians were forced to flee, with many also getting killed.

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