The primary objective was to eliminate the 5th Corps' salient near Velika Kladusa and capture strategic town called Vrnograč.

[6] The first major clash occurred in late January 1995, with Operational Group “Pauk” making limited gains against the 5th Corps' positions around Podzvizd and Mala Kladusa.

In February, National Defence of the APZB and SVK forces managed to seize small gains near Velika Kladuša, but failed to make decisive breakthroughs.

[7] By March 1995, National Defence of the APZB and SVK forces began to gain momentum, making advances around Podzvizd and pressuring the 5th Corps' defenses.

This two-pronged offensive, moving from Mala Kladusa and Bosanska Bojna, continued into April, with significant territory gained in mid-April, bringing the Serb-led forces within striking distance of Vrnograč.