Bljesak 10 -

: Discuss the use of "lightning" tactics, combining infantry, tanks, and limited air support to bypass and isolate RSK strongpoints. III. Political and Diplomatic Impact

: Document the loss of life (42 HV personnel vs. disputed figures of 188–283 Serbs) and the flight of approximately 12,000–14,000 Serbian civilians from the region. Bljesak 10

: How the loss of Western Slavonia weakened the RSK's "strategy of reprisal" and signaled the impending collapse of the rebel state. IV. Humanitarian and Legal Consequences : Discuss the use of "lightning" tactics, combining

: Detail the response of the international community and UNPROFOR, which was largely sidelined during the rapid advance. disputed figures of 188–283 Serbs) and the flight

: Analyze the speed of the operation (less than 32 hours to free 500 sq km).

: Summarize how Bljesak fundamentally changed the military balance of power in the Balkans.

Below is a draft structure for a research paper analyzing the operation, focusing on its strategic military execution, political impact, and humanitarian consequences.