Military and police operations "Flash"
Military police operation "Flash" started in 5 hours and 21 minute 1. May 1995. The. The only 31 hour liberated around 500 square kilometers of Croatian territory and release of the highway that is central Croatia merged with Slavonia. It participated 32 troops of the Armed Forces and Police. The action was attended by about 7200 Croatian soldiers and police officers. Liberating western Slavonia, were killed 42 members of the Croatian Army and police, a 162 wounded. marking 22. anniversary VRO “Flash” began the commemoration at the Central Cross in the Memorial Park Croatian knights. Tribute is devoted to laying wreaths and lighting candles for all those killed and missing Croatian soldiers and were read the names of the killed Croatian soldiers in Operation Flash. Prayer at the Central Cross for all deceased Croatian soldiers led the military bishop in peace, msgr. Juraj Jezerinac. There was a Mass that was served at St.. Lifetime, a Mass led by the Military Ordinary, Bishop George Bogdan. Minister of Croatian Veterans Tomo Medved, accompanied by Secretary of State Nevenka Benic and Assistant Minister Nenad Križić, participated 1. May 2017. at the ceremony marking 22. Anniversary VRO "Flash" in Okucani.