Zvornik Brigade
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| 1st Zvornik Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1992-1996 |
| Country |  Republika Srpska |
| Allegiance | Army of Republika Srpska |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 5,500[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | Zvornik |
| Engagements | Bosnian War |
| Decorations | Medal of Petar Mrkonjić |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Vidoje Blagojević Vinko Pandurević |
The 1st Zvornik Brigade (Serbian: 1. 3ворничка бригада; 1. zvornička brigada) was a brigade of the Bosnian Serb army based in Zvornik. The brigade was known and, except for Marko Milošević, tried for its human rights atrocities against Bosnian Muslims during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War. Notable members of the Zvornik Brigade included Milošević,[2][3] Dragan Obrenović,[4][5] Milorad Trbić,[6] and Brigadier Vinko Pandurević.[5]