| Drina Coprs Дрински корпус | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 November, 1992 — 1996 |
| Country |  Republika Srpska |
| Allegiance |  Army of Republika Srpska |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Motorized Mountain Armoured |
| Role | The protection of the eastern parts of Republika Srpska |
| Size | 18,000[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | Vlasenica |
| Anniversaries | 1 November |
| Engagements | Bosnian War: |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Milenko Živanović (1992-July 1995),Radislav Krstić (July 1995-1996) |
Drina Corps (Serbian:Дрински корпус,Drinski korpus) was one of the six corps of theArmy of Republika Srpska (VRS),[2] established on 1 November 1992.[3] Commander of the corps was Milenko Živanović until July 1995, when he was replaced byRadislav Krstić.[3] The corps numbered 18,000 soldiers.[4][5]
The headquarters of the Drina Corps was inVlasenica. Responsibility zone of the Drina Corps was determined by theRiver Drina,Kalesija,Kladanj,Olovo andRiver Prača, over 200 km² of front (February 1993). Drina Corps participated in operations Operation Cerska, Operation Drina, Operation Podrinje,Operation Krivaja '95,Operation Stupčanica '95 and more.[5][6]
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