Siege of Sarajevo

April 5, 1992 – February 29, 1996 · Siege of Sarajevo

Result Military stalemate

Siege of the Bosnian capital by Bosnian Serb forces from 1992 to 1996, the longest siege of a capital city in modern warfare. More than 11,000 people were killed by shelling and sniper fire.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

United Nations and allies

Yugoslavia and Serb forces

Other

Strength and losses

Killed
6,137
Wounded
3,587
Strength
23,000
Killed
2,241
Tanks
100
Tanks lost
c. 5

Battles and events 1

Before and after

Ended by
Dayton Agreement November 21, 1995

Related events 1 degree away • 2 degrees away

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Siege of Sarajevo