Wolves of Vučjak
Paramilitary unit
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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 | |
|---|---|
Insignia of the Wolves of Vučjak | |
| Active | 22 June 1991–1995 |
| Type | Paramilitary |
| Garrison/HQ | Prnjavor, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Nickname | 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][7]