SERB REBELS OPEN FIRE AT UN HELICOPTER IN EASTERN CROATIA

OSIJEK, May 17 (Hina) - Serb paramilitary troops, situated in the occupied village of Tenja, opened fire from anti-aircraft cannons at a UN helicopter between 15:45 and 15:50 hrs Wednesday, and the helicopter was forced to land at the Osijek-Cepin airport, eastern Slavonia, the Osijek-based command of Croatian Army stated today. The shells which had failed to hit the UN helicopter, fell on the outskirts of "Jug II", the suburb of Osijek, and caused no casualties, according to the same sources. The residents of Osijek have been requested to remain calm. Today's incident is just one of many provocations made by Serb paramilitaries, according to the statement. (hina) jn mms 171711 MET may 95