Kronološki pregled ključnih ratnih događanja u Dubrovniku i okolici za vrijeme Domovinskog rata.

master's thesis

• Title (english): Chronological overview of the key war events in Dubrovnik and around Dubrovnik during the Homeland War.
• Author: Klaudia Lazarević
• Mentor: Mijo Beljo (mentor)
• Committee member: Vladimir Šumanović (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Jure Trutanić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Mijo Beljo (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Croatian Studies; (Department of History); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-07-20, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: HUMANISTIC SCIENCES; History

Abstract

Svi smo u opsadi ovih crnih dana, / Sve nas podjednako tuku, moj Gosparu / i s kopna, i s mora – sa svih strana... stihovi su pjesme Noć sa Dubrovnikom pjesnika Vitomira Nikolića koji savršeno opisuju situaciju u Dubrovniku tijekom Domovinskog rata.
Agresorski napadi na Dubrovnik zvanično su počeli 1. listopada 1991. godine, kada su snagama JNA i crnogorskih paravojnih formacija započeli granatiranje grada. No, 6. prosinca 1991. godine dogodio se najzloglasniji napad na Staru gradsku jezgru. U samo nekoliko sati, brojne povijesne zgrade, crkve i spomenici bili su uništeni ili oštećeni, ostavljajući dubok trag na kulturno nasljeđe Dubrovnika. U tom kontekstu važan je, humanitarni konvoj Libertas koji je imao ključnu ulogu u opskrbi stanovništva u opsadnom Dubrovniku. Organiziran uz rizik od neprijateljskih napada, konvoj je dostavljao hranu, lijekove i druge nužne potrepštine, pružajući osnovnu podršku stanovnicima koji su bili suočeni s teškim uvjetima života.
Kroz 1992. godinu, hrvatske snage provele su niz operacija s ciljem oslobađanja pojedinih okupiranih dijelova Dubrovnika. Operacije poput operacije “Tigar”, operacije “Oslobođena zemlja”, operacija “Vlaštica” su samo neke od operacija koje su odigrale snažnu ulogu u povratku kontrole na pojedinim područjima.
Iako su se tijekom 1993. i 1994. godine povremeno događali napadi, većinu aktivnosti karakterizirali su diplomatski pregovori s ciljem postizanja primirja. Međunarodna zajednica i UN uporno su radili na uspostavljanju zaštite Dubrovnika i okončanje sukoba.
Godina 1995. bila je značajna zbog završnih operacija oslobađanja Dubrovnika. Akcije poput Oluje i Bljeska provedene su s ciljem obnove hrvatske kontrole nad preostalim okupiranim dijelovima Dubrovnika, a i Hrvatske. Te operacije su konačno donijele mir i omogućile obnovu grada.

Abstract (english)

We are all in the siege of these dark days, / Equally beaten, my Lord, / From the land and the sea - from all sides... These verses are from the poem “A Night with Dubrovnik” by the poet Vitomir Nikolić, which perfectly describes the situation in Dubrovnik during the Homeland War.
The aggressor attacks on Dubrovnik officially began on October 1, 1991, when the forces of the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) and Montenegrin paramilitary formations started shelling the city. However, the most infamous attack on the Old Town occurred on December 6, 1991. Within just a few hours, numerous historic buildings, churches, and monuments were destroyed or damaged, leaving a deep mark on Dubrovnik's cultural heritage.
In this context, the humanitarian convoy named “Libertas” played a crucial role in supplying the besieged population of Dubrovnik. Organized at the risk of enemy attacks, the convoy delivered food, medicine, and other essential supplies, providing basic support to the residents who faced harsh living conditions.
Throughout 1992, Croatian forces conducted a series of operations aimed at liberating specific occupied parts of Dubrovnik. Operations such as “Tiger”, “Liberated Land”, and “Vlaštica” played a significant role in regaining control over certain areas.
Although sporadic attacks occurred in 1993 and 1994, most activities were characterized by diplomatic negotiations with the aim of achieving a ceasefire. The international community and the UN persistently worked towards protecting Dubrovnik and ending the conflict.
The year 1995 was significant due to the final liberation operations of Dubrovnik. Actions such as “Operation Storm” and “Operation Flash” were carried out to restore Croatian control over the remaining occupied parts of Dubrovnik and Croatia. These operations finally brought peace and enabled the city's reconstruction.

• Keywords: Domovinski rat; JNA; agresija; Dubrovnik; Konavle; Dubrovačko primorje; bombardiranje; obrambene snage.
• Keywords (english): Homeland War; JNA; aggression; Dubrovnik; Konavle; Dubrovnik coast; bombing; defense forces.
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:111:055219
• Study programme: Title: Department of History; specializations in: scientific, teaching; Course: scientific; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra povijesti (magistar/magistra povijesti)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-09-20 11:26:54