Kninjas

The Kninjas (Serbian: Книнџе / Knindže), also known as the Red Berets (Црвене беретке / Crvene beretke), was a Serb paramilitary unit, a volunteer militia supporting the Army of the Republic of Serb Krajina in the Croatian War (1991–95). It was based in Knin, the capital of breakaway SAO Krajina that became the Republic of Serb Krajina (RSK). It was led by Serbian-Australian Dragan Vasiljković (born 1954), known as "Captain Dragan".

Kninjas
Active1991–1995
Allegiance Republic of Serbian Krajina
Branch Army of Serb Krajina
Nickname(s)Red Berets
EngagementsCroatian War of Independence

Bosnian War

  • Operation Sana
  • Operation Spider
  • Operation Mistral 2
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Dragan Vasiljković
Insignia
EmblemSerbian cross

It was one of several notable Serb paramilitary units, alongside the White Eagles, Arkan's Tigers, the Falcons, and others.

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