In 2370, the Sarajevo was one of several Federation starships to be listed as missing and presumed destroyed while participating in exploratory missions to the Gamma Quadrant. In 2373, Elim Garak commented to Benjamin Sisko that the crew of the Sarajevo could be being held with Enabran Tain. (DS9 episode: "In Purgatory's Shadow", ST reference: Star Charts) Apparently, the Sarajevo was recovered by 2374, as it reported suffering casualties during the Dominion War. (DS9 episode: "In the Pale Moonlight")