In 1995, following the end of the Bosnian War, Istočni Drvar was created from part of the pre-war municipality of Drvar (the other part of the pre-war municipality is now in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina).
In 1995, following the conclusion of the Bosnian conflict, Istočni Drvar was formed from a section of the pre-war municipality of Drvar. The remaining part of the pre-war municipality is currently situated within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.