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January - 2 
Two Police Constables sustained injuries when LTTE cadres hiding in wayside jungles activated a claymore mine targeting a Police team on foot patrol in the Thonikal area of Vavuniya district.
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Two Police Constables sustained injuries when LTTE cadres hiding in wayside jungles activated a claymore mine targeting a Police team on foot patrol in the Thonikal area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 7 
LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army route clearing patrol in the Jaffna town, injuring two civilians.
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LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army route clearing patrol in the Jaffna town, injuring two civilians.
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January - 7 
Three Police personnel were injured when LTTE cadres fired small arms at a Police vehicle in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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Three Police personnel were injured when LTTE cadres fired small arms at a Police vehicle in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 8 
Four hand grenades were hurled targeting troops at four different places in Vadamaradchi in Point Pedro. However no casualty was reported.
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Four hand grenades were hurled targeting troops at four different places in Vadamaradchi in Point Pedro. However no casualty was reported.
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January - 9 
On the same day, LTTE cadres destroyed a roadside power-generating transformer at Elakanda in the Wattala area of Gampaha district.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres destroyed a roadside power-generating transformer at Elakanda in the Wattala area of Gampaha district.
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January - 10 
Four soldiers were wounded in a LTTE attack targeting troops in the Vavunativu area of Batticaloa district on January 10.
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Four soldiers were wounded in a LTTE attack targeting troops in the Vavunativu area of Batticaloa district on January 10.
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January - 10 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade on the Vavuniya-Mannar road targeting troops, reports SLA. However, it missed its intended target, injuring a civilian. In the same area, a LTTE 'pistol gang' cadre shot at and injured one Police Constable.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade on the Vavuniya-Mannar road targeting troops, reports SLA. However, it missed its intended target, injuring a civilian. In the same area, a LTTE 'pistol gang' cadre shot at and injured one Police Constable.
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January - 11 
One soldier was injured when troops on foot patrol in the Marawankulam area of Vavuniya district were fired upon by the LTTE cadres on January 11.
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One soldier was injured when troops on foot patrol in the Marawankulam area of Vavuniya district were fired upon by the LTTE cadres on January 11.
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January - 17 
LTTE cadres detonated three claymore mines targeting Naval troops who were engaged in route clearing patrol in the Pesalai area of Mannar district, injuring two sailors.
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LTTE cadres detonated three claymore mines targeting Naval troops who were engaged in route clearing patrol in the Pesalai area of Mannar district, injuring two sailors.
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January - 19 
On January 19, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting Police jeep in the Kancikudichchi Aru area of Ampara district, killing one Police personnel and injuring three others, including a home guard.
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On January 19, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting Police jeep in the Kancikudichchi Aru area of Ampara district, killing one Police personnel and injuring three others, including a home guard.
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January - 23 
On the same day, LTTE cadres launched an artillery and mortar attack targeting troops on duty ahead of the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district, killing two soldiers on duty. Four soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres launched an artillery and mortar attack targeting troops on duty ahead of the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district, killing two soldiers on duty. Four soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 26 
In another incident, one civilian was killed and two others were injured as a Colombo bound bus from Mannar, came under LTTE gunfire. Previously, a police sub-inspector was killed and two other police personnel sustained injuries in a LTTE RPG attack on a police bunker line at "sector five" in Vavun
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In another incident, one civilian was killed and two others were injured as a Colombo bound bus from Mannar, came under LTTE gunfire. Previously, a police sub-inspector was killed and two other police personnel sustained injuries in a LTTE RPG attack on a police bunker line at "sector five" in Vavuniya. Military officials said that another Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldier was killed during retaliation.
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January - 27 
One soldier was injured when LTTE cadres launched an attack on the Black Bridge entry/exit point in the Batticaloa district on January 27.
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One soldier was injured when LTTE cadres launched an attack on the Black Bridge entry/exit point in the Batticaloa district on January 27.
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January - 29 
On January 29, two Police Constables were injured in a LTTE grenade attack towards a Police post close to Vavuniya town centre on Horowpathana road.
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On January 29, two Police Constables were injured in a LTTE grenade attack towards a Police post close to Vavuniya town centre on Horowpathana road.
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February - 27 
Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) sank two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) boats in the North off Pulmoddai coast that had tried to sail southward to target naval craft and installations, and killed at least 16 LTTE cadres on February 27-night, Associated Press reports. Two SLN personnel were injured in
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Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) sank two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) boats in the North off Pulmoddai coast that had tried to sail southward to target naval craft and installations, and killed at least 16 LTTE cadres on February 27-night, Associated Press reports. Two SLN personnel were injured in the confrontation, Associated Free Press adds.
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March - 7 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres activated a claymore mine targeting a police jeep traveling in the Mamaduwa area of Vavuniya district on March 7, injuring four constables on the vehicle and one civilian nearby. One police constable succumbed to his injuries later, according to Sri
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres activated a claymore mine targeting a police jeep traveling in the Mamaduwa area of Vavuniya district on March 7, injuring four constables on the vehicle and one civilian nearby. One police constable succumbed to his injuries later, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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March - 11 
LTTE opened mortar fire towards Badhirekka and Tampitiya villages, killing one civilian, identified as N. A. Rathumahathaya, and inuring his wife and two children.
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LTTE opened mortar fire towards Badhirekka and Tampitiya villages, killing one civilian, identified as N. A. Rathumahathaya, and inuring his wife and two children.
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March - 13 
One soldier was injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fired mortar rounds towards troops on duty at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district on March 13, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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One soldier was injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fired mortar rounds towards troops on duty at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district on March 13, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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March - 14 
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter craft engaged identified Liberation Tigers of Tiger Tamil Eelam (LTTE) targets in the Thoppigala jungles of Batticaloa district on March 14, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Following intelligence that confirmed the presence of outfit concentrations, figh
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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter craft engaged identified Liberation Tigers of Tiger Tamil Eelam (LTTE) targets in the Thoppigala jungles of Batticaloa district on March 14, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Following intelligence that confirmed the presence of outfit concentrations, fighter craft struck the targets inflicting heavy damages to the LTTE infrastructure and terrorists. Exact casualty figures are yet to be ascertained.
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March - 18 
In Jaffna, a soldier was killed and another injured after Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on troops conducting a foot patrol around Muhamale Forward Defense Line (FDL) on March 18 (today), reports defence ministry sources.
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In Jaffna, a soldier was killed and another injured after Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on troops conducting a foot patrol around Muhamale Forward Defense Line (FDL) on March 18 (today), reports defence ministry sources.
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March - 19 
On the same day, LTTE launched mortar attack on the populated Ethawetunawewa village area of Anuradhapura district, injuring one 15-year old girl and a 65-year old woman, SLA reports.
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On the same day, LTTE launched mortar attack on the populated Ethawetunawewa village area of Anuradhapura district, injuring one 15-year old girl and a 65-year old woman, SLA reports.
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March - 22 
A day earlier, troops opened fire with mortar and small arms after detecting the presence of armed LTTE cadres ahead of the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line in the Jaffna district. However, no casualties were reported.
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A day earlier, troops opened fire with mortar and small arms after detecting the presence of armed LTTE cadres ahead of the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line in the Jaffna district. However, no casualties were reported.
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March - 22 
One home guard was killed when LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack on a home guard point at Thambalagamuwa in the Trincomalee district.
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One home guard was killed when LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack on a home guard point at Thambalagamuwa in the Trincomalee district.
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March - 24 
LTTE cadres from Thoppigala jungles opened indiscriminate fire towards populated Kommanthurai and Chenkalady villages on March 24, killing a 6-year-old girl and injuring two other civilians.
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LTTE cadres from Thoppigala jungles opened indiscriminate fire towards populated Kommanthurai and Chenkalady villages on March 24, killing a 6-year-old girl and injuring two other civilians.
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March - 27 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) carried out a suicide attack targeting the Army main base at Chenkalady in the Batticaloa district against on March 27 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. Three members of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), identified as Carthic, Chandru and Vicky, a
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) carried out a suicide attack targeting the Army main base at Chenkalady in the Batticaloa district against on March 27 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. Three members of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), identified as Carthic, Chandru and Vicky, a 12-year-old boy Navarathnam two security force (SF) personnel were killed in the explosion. Five civilians, two Army soldiers and two Policemen were injured. According to reports, soldiers on sentry duty at a road barrier in front of the Chenkalady Army camp spotted the unusual movement of a tractor around the camp premises alerted the main road barrier as the tractor laden with explosives was fast heading towards the main entrance of the camp. The tractor with two suicide bombers crashed into the barrier but the troops immediately opened fire on the tractor. Subsequently LTTE cadres blew themselves up causing a huge explosion that covered a considerable extent of the area that housed a political office of the EPDP nearby.
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March - 31 
At least one soldier of the Special Task Force (STF) was killed and two personnel were injured in clashes between the Sri Lanka military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the north and east even as the air force targeted yet another LTTE base on March 31, according to The Hindu. A
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At least one soldier of the Special Task Force (STF) was killed and two personnel were injured in clashes between the Sri Lanka military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the north and east even as the air force targeted yet another LTTE base on March 31, according to The Hindu. A statement by the military said one STF personnel was killed and another injured when the vehicle in which traveled was targeted by a claymore mine by the LTTE on March 31-evening in the Batticaloa district.
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April - 2 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened small arms fire targeting troops in the Palaimodai area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened small arms fire targeting troops in the Palaimodai area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier.
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April - 3 
Two LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a military roadblock in the Jaffna town. The soldiers fired back, killing one of them, while the other managed to escape.
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Two LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a military roadblock in the Jaffna town. The soldiers fired back, killing one of them, while the other managed to escape.
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April - 8 
On April 8, LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on foot patrol at Pandatirippu in the Jaffna district, killing one soldier, according to SLA.
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On April 8, LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on foot patrol at Pandatirippu in the Jaffna district, killing one soldier, according to SLA.
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April - 10 
A security force personnel was killed and two others wounded in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered mortar fire in the Omanthai Entry/Exit point area of Vavuniya district on April 10, reports Sri Lanka Army. Following the incident, the Omanthai Entry/Exit point on the A-9 road was te
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A security force personnel was killed and two others wounded in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered mortar fire in the Omanthai Entry/Exit point area of Vavuniya district on April 10, reports Sri Lanka Army. Following the incident, the Omanthai Entry/Exit point on the A-9 road was temporarily closed, according to Daily News. "The Omanthai entry-exit point came under intermittent mortar fire of the LTTE after the initial attack at 7.45 a.m. compelling the Security Forces to close the checkpoint temporarily," a spokesperson for the Media Centre for National Security said. According to military spokesperson Brigadier Samarasinghe, the objective behind the attack was to disrupt the transport of food stock to the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) on the eve of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year.
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April - 12 
Police personnel repulsed LTTE small arms attack towards the Kurumankadu Police roadblock in the Vavuniya district.
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Police personnel repulsed LTTE small arms attack towards the Kurumankadu Police roadblock in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 19 
A group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres trying to infiltrate the Forward Defence Lines at Thannankilappu in the Jaffna district when were rounded up by the troops on April 19, opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards troops, reported Sri Lanka Army (SL
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A group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres trying to infiltrate the Forward Defence Lines at Thannankilappu in the Jaffna district when were rounded up by the troops on April 19, opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards troops, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA). At the same time, a few huge explosions were heard from areas where the outfit cadres were hiding. During subsequent search operations in the area, troops recovered three dead bodies of LTTE cadres who had committed suicide by blowing themselves up. They also recovered three T-56 weapons, five hand grenades, a suicide jacket and live ammunition rounds from the incident site.
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April - 19 
The LTTE cadres at Vilachchikulam in Vavuniya opened fire targeting SLA troops on a foot patrol on April 19. The troops retaliated and reportedly killed four LTTE cadres.
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The LTTE cadres at Vilachchikulam in Vavuniya opened fire targeting SLA troops on a foot patrol on April 19. The troops retaliated and reportedly killed four LTTE cadres.
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April - 19 
The LTTE cadres in two separate hand grenade explosions in the Irattaperiyakulam area of Vavuniya district killed one soldier and damaged a private passenger bus, reports Sri Lanka Army. The LTTE cadres at first lobbed a hand grenade towards the petrol-filling station in the area triggering a huge e
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The LTTE cadres in two separate hand grenade explosions in the Irattaperiyakulam area of Vavuniya district killed one soldier and damaged a private passenger bus, reports Sri Lanka Army. The LTTE cadres at first lobbed a hand grenade towards the petrol-filling station in the area triggering a huge explosion but the blast fell short of igniting the highly inflammable spot averting a major disaster. As troops rushed towards the incident site, the LTTE cadres in hiding exploded another grenade in the nearby location killing one soldier and injuring four others.
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April - 22 
Troops retaliated to a LTTE attack towards a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district and during subsequent search operations arrested an injured LTTE cadre along with a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines with fifteen rounds of ammunition. The injured cadre succ
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Troops retaliated to a LTTE attack towards a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district and during subsequent search operations arrested an injured LTTE cadre along with a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines with fifteen rounds of ammunition. The injured cadre succumbed to his injuries later, SLA reports.
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April - 24 
LTTE cadres opened fire towards civilians collecting firewood inside Kankuveli jungle in the Trincomalee district, killing one of them.
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LTTE cadres opened fire towards civilians collecting firewood inside Kankuveli jungle in the Trincomalee district, killing one of them.
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April - 24 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on April 24 (today) that they carried out their second aerial attack against Government forces targeting the main military complex in Jaffna peninsula using two light aircrafts, according to The Hindu. Two light aircraft of the LTTE bombed the Palaly
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on April 24 (today) that they carried out their second aerial attack against Government forces targeting the main military complex in Jaffna peninsula using two light aircrafts, according to The Hindu. Two light aircraft of the LTTE bombed the Palaly air base in Jaffna and returned to their secret location in the Wanni region, further south, said the outfit spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiriyan. He stated, "We have carried our second air attack at 0120 local time on the Palaly air field and their military stores."
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April - 26 
In a separate incident, on April 26, two LTTE cadres were killed when troops opened fire on a LTTE cab in the Madu area ahead of the security forces (SFs) Mannar-Vavuniya FDL (forward defense line).
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In a separate incident, on April 26, two LTTE cadres were killed when troops opened fire on a LTTE cab in the Madu area ahead of the security forces (SFs) Mannar-Vavuniya FDL (forward defense line).
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April - 27 
In the district, LTTE cadres fired three 120-mm artillery rounds towards troops in the Omanthai area, close to the Entry/Exit point.
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In the district, LTTE cadres fired three 120-mm artillery rounds towards troops in the Omanthai area, close to the Entry/Exit point.
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April - 28 
A day earlier, in the same district, LTTE cadres opened fire towards several fishing boats that left the Pasiyur jetty, injuring one fisherman, identified as Rasappa Joshep, who succumbed to his injuries later, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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A day earlier, in the same district, LTTE cadres opened fire towards several fishing boats that left the Pasiyur jetty, injuring one fisherman, identified as Rasappa Joshep, who succumbed to his injuries later, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 28 
The LTTE, meanwhile, in a statement claimed that two oil depots that supplied fuel to the Sri Lanka Air force (SLAF) were targeted by its aircrafts at 1.50 am and 2.05 am after the SLAF bombers attacked a suburb of Kilinochchi in the LTTE-held territory. The outfit’s spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayan s
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The LTTE, meanwhile, in a statement claimed that two oil depots that supplied fuel to the Sri Lanka Air force (SLAF) were targeted by its aircrafts at 1.50 am and 2.05 am after the SLAF bombers attacked a suburb of Kilinochchi in the LTTE-held territory. The outfit’s spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayan stated that their aircraft returned safely to their air base in Vanni after the mission. This is the third air attack by the LTTE since March 26, 2007.
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May - 31 
On May 31, LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Batticaloa district, reports The Hindu. In retaliation, troops killed three LTTE cadres, including a member of the LTTE intelligence wing.
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On May 31, LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Batticaloa district, reports The Hindu. In retaliation, troops killed three LTTE cadres, including a member of the LTTE intelligence wing.
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May - 31 
One soldier was killed and seven persons, including two women, an Army officer and a home guard, were injured in LTTE mortar attacks at Athawetunawewa village in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district on May 31, reports Colombo Page. The first mortar was fired around 10 AM and the next fell as the of
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One soldier was killed and seven persons, including two women, an Army officer and a home guard, were injured in LTTE mortar attacks at Athawetunawewa village in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district on May 31, reports Colombo Page. The first mortar was fired around 10 AM and the next fell as the officials reached the incident site. Athawetunawewa is situated in the controversial Welioya defence colony established in the late 1980s in the northern most edge of the Sinhalese settlements and the area is continuously targeted by the LTTE.
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June - 3 
On the same day, LTTE cadres fired small arms towards the home guard security point at Wilgamvehera in the Trincomalee district, killing one home guard.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres fired small arms towards the home guard security point at Wilgamvehera in the Trincomalee district, killing one home guard.
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June - 5 
On June 5, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine targeting Special Task Force (STF) personnel on search operation personnel along the Ambalanthure – Thikodai road in the Ampara district, killing one STF officer and injuring another, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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On June 5, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine targeting Special Task Force (STF) personnel on search operation personnel along the Ambalanthure – Thikodai road in the Ampara district, killing one STF officer and injuring another, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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June - 6 
LTTE cadres triggered an explosion targeting a Colombo-bound train at Vakaneri junction in the Batticaloa district on June 6 (today) at about 7.30 am. A pressure mine laid on the track exploded while the train was passing the Vakaneri junction injuring three passengers and also damaging the railway
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LTTE cadres triggered an explosion targeting a Colombo-bound train at Vakaneri junction in the Batticaloa district on June 6 (today) at about 7.30 am. A pressure mine laid on the track exploded while the train was passing the Vakaneri junction injuring three passengers and also damaging the railway track.
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June - 6 
One soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting an Army tractor at Ambawatta in the Puwarasakulam area of Vavuniya district.
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One soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting an Army tractor at Ambawatta in the Puwarasakulam area of Vavuniya district.
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June - 9 
On June 9, LTTE cadres detonated an explosion of a claymore mine targeting a police team in the Dutuwewa area of Vavuniya district, injuring one home guard. The dead bodies of two civilians and one motorbike were recovered during a subsequent search operation in the area.
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On June 9, LTTE cadres detonated an explosion of a claymore mine targeting a police team in the Dutuwewa area of Vavuniya district, injuring one home guard. The dead bodies of two civilians and one motorbike were recovered during a subsequent search operation in the area.
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June - 15 
On June 15, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on route clearing operation in the Parayanakulam area. Troops, however, escaped unhurt in the explosion.
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On June 15, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on route clearing operation in the Parayanakulam area. Troops, however, escaped unhurt in the explosion.
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June - 20 
on June 20, LTTE cadres opened fire towards three police constables who went for a bath at a public well on the Medawachchiya road in the Bou-Oya area of Mannar district, killing one of them while wounding two others. One civilian was also killed in the incident.
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on June 20, LTTE cadres opened fire towards three police constables who went for a bath at a public well on the Medawachchiya road in the Bou-Oya area of Mannar district, killing one of them while wounding two others. One civilian was also killed in the incident.
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June - 21 
On June 21, three soldiers were killed and another sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting an army vehicle transporting food items at Chundikkulam in the Jaffna district.
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On June 21, three soldiers were killed and another sustained injuries in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting an army vehicle transporting food items at Chundikkulam in the Jaffna district.
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July - 2 
LTTE cadres opened small arms, machine guns and mortars fire towards security forces (SFs) at Nagarkovil FDL (Forward Defence Line) and injured one soldier on July 2.
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LTTE cadres opened small arms, machine guns and mortars fire towards security forces (SFs) at Nagarkovil FDL (Forward Defence Line) and injured one soldier on July 2.
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July - 5 
On July 5, LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting an army truck in the Nelumkulam area. However, it missed its intended target and instead killed a 70 year-old civilian passerby.
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On July 5, LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting an army truck in the Nelumkulam area. However, it missed its intended target and instead killed a 70 year-old civilian passerby.
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July - 6 
In July 6, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets shelled three more LTTE targets in the Mannar and Batticaloa districts. In the first incident, SLAF jets targeted the outfit’s base in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district. The SLAF jets attacked two more LTTE targets west of Thoppigala in sup
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In July 6, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets shelled three more LTTE targets in the Mannar and Batticaloa districts. In the first incident, SLAF jets targeted the outfit’s base in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district. The SLAF jets attacked two more LTTE targets west of Thoppigala in support of advancing infantry troops.
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July - 6 
Six soldiers were killed when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened mortar fire towards troops at Narakamulla north in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Six soldiers were killed when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened mortar fire towards troops at Narakamulla north in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 7 
Troops after observing a movement of armed LTTE cadres a few meters ahead of the Welioya FDL (Forward Defense Line) opened fire at them. Intercepted outfit’s communication later confirmed that one LTTE cadre was killed in the incident. Troops also recovered one hand grenade during the subsequent cl
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Troops after observing a movement of armed LTTE cadres a few meters ahead of the Welioya FDL (Forward Defense Line) opened fire at them. Intercepted outfit’s communication later confirmed that one LTTE cadre was killed in the incident. Troops also recovered one hand grenade during the subsequent clearing operation.
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July - 10 
On the same day, LTTE cadres opened mortar fire towards troops in the Periyathampanai area along the Vavuniya-Madu road. Hours later, LTTE cadres again opened fire towards troops in the same area. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack successfully.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres opened mortar fire towards troops in the Periyathampanai area along the Vavuniya-Madu road. Hours later, LTTE cadres again opened fire towards troops in the same area. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack successfully.
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July - 13 
A civilian was shot at and injured by unidentified assailants near the Palameenmadhu cemetery. Further, an encounter between troops and LTTE cadres was reported from the Uyilankulam area of Mannar district on July 13. Separately, LTTE cadres fired upon troops in the Eravur area of Batticaloa distric
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A civilian was shot at and injured by unidentified assailants near the Palameenmadhu cemetery. Further, an encounter between troops and LTTE cadres was reported from the Uyilankulam area of Mannar district on July 13. Separately, LTTE cadres fired upon troops in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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July - 14 
10 soldiers were killed and 34 others injured when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened mortar fire towards security forces (SFs) at the Perithampane FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Vavuniya district on July 14, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops in the retaliatory fire completely
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10 soldiers were killed and 34 others injured when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened mortar fire towards security forces (SFs) at the Perithampane FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Vavuniya district on July 14, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops in the retaliatory fire completely destroyed a LTTE mortar base which was reportedly used to attack their FDL at Perithampane. A large number of outfit’s cadres were confirmed killed. Details are awaited.
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July - 15 
On the same day, troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE cadres at Omanugala in the Pollonnaruwa district and recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with two T-56 rifles.
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On the same day, troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE cadres at Omanugala in the Pollonnaruwa district and recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with two T-56 rifles.
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July - 18 
Daily News reports that a civilian who came to buy his daily needs from the Cooperative Store at Kodikamam in Jaffna district was killed and another two civilians were injured as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army foot patrol on July 18 morning. A
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Daily News reports that a civilian who came to buy his daily needs from the Cooperative Store at Kodikamam in Jaffna district was killed and another two civilians were injured as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army foot patrol on July 18 morning. According to sources, four soldiers were also injured in the claymore mine attack.
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July - 20 
In a separate incident, a group of LTTE cadres was fired upon by troops closer to the FDL (Forward Defense Line) at Eluthumadduval in the Jaffna district on July 20. Troops later confirmed that five outfit’s cadres were killed in the incident. Troops also recovered 12 APMs from the area.
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In a separate incident, a group of LTTE cadres was fired upon by troops closer to the FDL (Forward Defense Line) at Eluthumadduval in the Jaffna district on July 20. Troops later confirmed that five outfit’s cadres were killed in the incident. Troops also recovered 12 APMs from the area.
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July - 20 
Two women were injured when LTTE cadres fired mortars towards the Ethawetunuwewa village in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district.
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Two women were injured when LTTE cadres fired mortars towards the Ethawetunuwewa village in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district.
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July - 23 
On July 23, four SF personnel were inured in a LTTE attack at FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district. One of the wounded soldiers succumbed to his injuries later.
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On July 23, four SF personnel were inured in a LTTE attack at FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district. One of the wounded soldiers succumbed to his injuries later.
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July - 23 
On July 23, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) launched aerial attacks at LTTE artillery positions in the area north of the Welioya defence colony in Vavuniya district. The SLAF later confirmed that the artillery positions were destroyed in the attack. Elsewhere, troops recovered three hand grenades fro
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On July 23, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) launched aerial attacks at LTTE artillery positions in the area north of the Welioya defence colony in Vavuniya district. The SLAF later confirmed that the artillery positions were destroyed in the attack. Elsewhere, troops recovered three hand grenades from the Ellappamarathankulam area on July 22.
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July - 24 
10 soldiers were killed and 13 persons, including six civilians, sustained injuries when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine targeting an army bus at Settikulama on the Mannar-Madawachchiya road in the Vavuniya district on July 24, according to Colombo Pag
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10 soldiers were killed and 13 persons, including six civilians, sustained injuries when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine targeting an army bus at Settikulama on the Mannar-Madawachchiya road in the Vavuniya district on July 24, according to Colombo Page. The bus was carrying unarmed soldiers who were on leave. The Media Centre for National Security said the claymore mine was fixed to a bicycle that had been parked close to a vehicle owned by an NGO.
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Two more soldiers who sustained injuries in the LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting an army bus at Settikulama on the Mannar-Madawachchiya road in the Vavuniya district on July 24 died on July 25, raising the death toll to 12.
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Two more soldiers who sustained injuries in the LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion targeting an army bus at Settikulama on the Mannar-Madawachchiya road in the Vavuniya district on July 24 died on July 25, raising the death toll to 12.
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July - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) in a retaliatory fire killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who lobbed hand grenade towards troops near Urumpirai junction in the Jaffna district on July 25.
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Security Forces (SFs) in a retaliatory fire killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who lobbed hand grenade towards troops near Urumpirai junction in the Jaffna district on July 25.
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July - 26 
In another incident, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in two separate raids at 9.10 am and 12.10 pm shelled identified LTTE targets at Muthiyankaddukulum, northwest of Oddusudan, in the Mullaittivu district.
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In another incident, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in two separate raids at 9.10 am and 12.10 pm shelled identified LTTE targets at Muthiyankaddukulum, northwest of Oddusudan, in the Mullaittivu district.
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July - 30 
LTTE cadres carried out a claymore mine attack targeting a government vehicle at Gurunagar, injuring a 12-year old child who was passing by, the Ministry of Defence Website reports.
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LTTE cadres carried out a claymore mine attack targeting a government vehicle at Gurunagar, injuring a 12-year old child who was passing by, the Ministry of Defence Website reports.
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October - 7 
On October 7, another soldier was killed when LTTE cadres after infiltrating Murusuvil area in the Jaffna district lobbed a hand grenade towards troops on picket duties, reported SLA.
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On October 7, another soldier was killed when LTTE cadres after infiltrating Murusuvil area in the Jaffna district lobbed a hand grenade towards troops on picket duties, reported SLA.
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October - 15 
Two soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Veerapuram area.
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Two soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Veerapuram area.
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October - 19 
SFs shot dead one LTTE cadre who tried to lob a hand grenade towards troops at Koddadai in the Point Pedro area and subsequently recovered the dead body of the cadre along with one hand grenade, four identity cards and one push bicycle on October 19.
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SFs shot dead one LTTE cadre who tried to lob a hand grenade towards troops at Koddadai in the Point Pedro area and subsequently recovered the dead body of the cadre along with one hand grenade, four identity cards and one push bicycle on October 19.
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October - 20 
Troops observed a movement of LTTE cadres in the Uyilankulam area of Mannar district and opened fire towards them, killing eight cadres.
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Troops observed a movement of LTTE cadres in the Uyilankulam area of Mannar district and opened fire towards them, killing eight cadres.
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October - 25 
Tamil Net claimed that a guerilla commando unit of the LTTE on October 25-evening ambushed a Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) vehicle, a bus carrying more than 25 SLN personnel, in the Thissamaharama area of Hambantota district, killing 6 SLN personnel. The outfit’s military spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayan claim
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Tamil Net claimed that a guerilla commando unit of the LTTE on October 25-evening ambushed a Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) vehicle, a bus carrying more than 25 SLN personnel, in the Thissamaharama area of Hambantota district, killing 6 SLN personnel. The outfit’s military spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayan claimed that the attack was a gunfire ambush in which 12 SLN personnel were also wounded.
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October - 26 
Troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE cadres, aboard a tractor, moving in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district. Details are awaited.
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Troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE cadres, aboard a tractor, moving in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district. Details are awaited.
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