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The early days of the Bosnian conflict saw international forces—primarily mandated by the UN and NATO—operate with ambiguous roles amid a complex tapestry of factions including Serbs, Croats, and Muslims. The soldier describes their mission as one of surveillance and intelligence gathering rather than traditional combat, often operating in small teams within highly dangerous environments.
Despite the reduced support, they pushed into hostile territories—in minefields, combat zones, and areas where multiple factions were fighting each other. Their goal was to gather factual ground intelligence to inform UN operations, which was especially risky given the chaotic and violent backdrop.