Kninjas
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The Kninjas (Serbian: Книнџе / Knindže), also known as the Red Berets, was a Serb paramilitary unit and a volunteer militia supporting the Army of Serb Krajina during the Croatian War of Independence. It was based in Knin, the capital of breakaway SAO Krajina that became the Republic of Serb Krajina (RSK).
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Kninjas | |
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Knindže | |
Active | 1991–1995 |
Allegiance | Republic of Serbian Krajina |
Branch | Army of Serbian Krajina |
Size | 64 soldiers |
Nickname(s) | Red Berets |
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Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Dragan Vasiljković |
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Emblem | Serbian cross |
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It was led by Serbian-Australian Dragan Vasiljković, known as "Captain Dragan".[1] The unit was one of several notable Serb paramilitary units, alongside the White Eagles, Serbian Volunteer Guard, Scorpions, Wolves of Vučjak, and others.