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During the late 1980s, the former Socialist Federal Republic of Jugoslavia faced a significant crisis as the Communist Party leadership failed to grasp the political changes sweeping Eastern Europe, leading to ethnic divisions. In 1988-1989, ethnic Albanians in Kosovo sought independence, prompting a violent crackdown by authorities. Nationalism surged in Serbia, which local communist leaders exploited to maintain power. By 1990, nationalist leaders in Slovenia and Croatia declared intentions to secede. Amid rising tensions, politicians from all sides attempted to negotiate the division of interests, while the Yugoslav Popular Army (JNA) became embroiled in political maneuvers. The declarations of independence by Slovenia and Croatia in June 1991 triggered conflict, with federal authorities struggling to regain control over borders. The Slovenian military resisted, leading to clashes with the JNA. The Yugoslav Air Force and Air Defense (JRViPVO) found itself engaged in combat from the outset, with its helicopters shot down and subsequent airstrikes launched. A political agreement on July 2, 1991, led to the withdrawal of Yugoslav forces from Slovenia. Soon after, the conflict between Croats and Serbs escalated into a full-scale war in Croatia, complicating the JRViPVO's operations as it balanced training and combat missions. By September 1991, the situation devolved into a brutal conflict, with Croatian forces besieging mili
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The Yugoslav Air Force in the Battles for Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina 1991-92, Aleksandar Radic
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