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After what could have been several hours or perhaps longer, they were taken back to their vehicles and released. The journey back was marked by confusion and relief, but also lingering questions about the true purpose of their captivity.
The soldiers speculate that their kidnapping might have been linked to strategic moves by Serbian forces and international operations—possibly aimed at intimidating UN personnel, or even using hostages to influence military action or negotiations. Following their release, efforts to locate or rescue them continued, but the exact reasoning behind their capture remained elusive.