: Operation Bljesak served as a "proof of concept" for the modern Croatian military, demonstrating the shift from a defensive force to a mobile, NATO-standard offensive power that paved the way for Operation Storm. II. The Military Offensive (May 1–2, 1995)
: Croatian Army (HV) and Special Police vs. 18th Corps of the RSK Army. Bljesak 10
: How the operation is celebrated today in Croatia as a major liberation vs. its perception as a tragedy in Serbian historiography. V. Conclusion : Operation Bljesak served as a "proof of
: Assert that the operation was the definitive precursor to the final reintegration of Croatian territory. Key Data for Reference Area Liberated : ~500 square kilometers. Duration : ~32 hours. 18th Corps of the RSK Army
: The operation's success solidified President Franjo Tuđman’s authority and the HDZ party's dominance.