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February - 1 
150 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers were killed and more than 350 others injured when the defensive formations of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) foiled an SLA attempt to capture Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu District in the morning of February 1, claimed pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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150 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers were killed and more than 350 others injured when the defensive formations of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) foiled an SLA attempt to capture Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu District in the morning of February 1, claimed pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. The fighting was still continuing, it added. Three battle tanks, two troop carriers, a military bus and two tractors were fully destroyed in the fighting so far, said S. Puleedevan, Director of the LTTE Peace Secretariat.
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At least 35 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed in separate confrontations between the troops and the militants in the Mullaitivu District on February 1, according to Colombo Page. The military said on February 2 that day-long fighting erupted between the two sides in the a
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At least 35 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed in separate confrontations between the troops and the militants in the Mullaitivu District on February 1, according to Colombo Page. The military said on February 2 that day-long fighting erupted between the two sides in the area west of the Nanthikandal lagoon and the Udayarkattikkulam near the declared civilian safe zone on February 1 as troops came under heavy artillery attack from the militants.
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February - 1 
Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that troops advancing further into the LTTE-held areas in Mullaitivu made steady progress within the past two days with the 59th Division and 55th Division destroying heavily fortified LTTE defence lines in Puthukuduiruppu south and Chundikulam sou
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Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that troops advancing further into the LTTE-held areas in Mullaitivu made steady progress within the past two days with the 59th Division and 55th Division destroying heavily fortified LTTE defence lines in Puthukuduiruppu south and Chundikulam south, reported Daily News. Security Forces (SFs) operating in the West of Nanthikadal lagoon stormed the LTTE’s heavily fortified defence south of Puthukkudiyiruppu on January 31, while 55th division troops stormed LTTE’s heavily fortified defence line in Chundikulam on February 1. However, he did not give casualty figure on either side.
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More than 1000 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers were killed in the intense fighting in the Mullaittivu District since February 1, the pro—LTTE Website Tamil Net quoted LTTE sources as saying on February 6. Hundreds of SLA crack commandos were drawn into Mannakandal and Keappaapulavu 'boxes' and were cu
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More than 1000 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers were killed in the intense fighting in the Mullaittivu District since February 1, the pro—LTTE Website Tamil Net quoted LTTE sources as saying on February 6. Hundreds of SLA crack commandos were drawn into Mannakandal and Keappaapulavu 'boxes' and were cut off from their rear supplies during a pre-emptive strike by the LTTE, resulting in the death of these soldiers. An arms storage, which was full of weapons as the SLA was in full preparation to launch its 'final assault' on Puthukkudyiruppu was also seized by the LTTE commandos engaged in the pre-emptive strike, the report added. The sources further revealed that there were at least 20 mortars, thousands of shells, several hundreds of assault rifles, Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), RPG launchers and a conservative estimate of one million rounds were among the arms and ammunitions seized. The LTTE had emptied the store of stockpiled arms and ammunitions by the time the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombed the location of its own arsenal, sources added further.
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February - 1 
One more underground bunker turned two-storied house with luxurious facilities was also found by the SFs in Visuamadu. Two T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun and nine A-5 gas weapons in addition were also recovered from the site. In another incident, one sniper gun and two T-56 weapons were recover
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One more underground bunker turned two-storied house with luxurious facilities was also found by the SFs in Visuamadu. Two T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun and nine A-5 gas weapons in addition were also recovered from the site. In another incident, one sniper gun and two T-56 weapons were recovered by the troops from the same area.
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February - 2 
At least nine civilians were killed and 20 others injured when a hospital in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-controlled area of Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu District came under artillery attack three times on February 2, according to Colombo Page. Talking about the incident, the I
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At least nine civilians were killed and 20 others injured when a hospital in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-controlled area of Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu District came under artillery attack three times on February 2, according to Colombo Page. Talking about the incident, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka spokesperson Sarasi Wijeratne said that Puthukkudiyiruppu Hospital was directly hit twice in the afternoon and again in the night. The ICRC which has its staff present at the hospital, however, did not know who fired the shells. Meanwhile, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara denied LTTE’s allegation that the Army was responsible for the incident and accused the outfit for indiscriminately firing artillery barrages in a desperate attempt to halt the military operations.
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February - 2 
The Security Forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the area north of Visuamadu killing at least 11 militants while injuring eight others.
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The Security Forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the area north of Visuamadu killing at least 11 militants while injuring eight others.
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February - 2 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies of 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with 14 Light Machine Guns, 13 T-56 Weapons, one I-com communication set, one 60-mm mortar, 15 claymore mines, 50 anti-personnel mines and 12 hand grenades following clashes with the mil
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies of 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with 14 Light Machine Guns, 13 T-56 Weapons, one I-com communication set, one 60-mm mortar, 15 claymore mines, 50 anti-personnel mines and 12 hand grenades following clashes with the militants in the Murusamoddai and Ettakokkavilkulam north areas of Mullaitivu District on February 2, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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February - 2 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets targeted a LTTE camp north of Mullaitivu in the support of the 59th Division soldiers. A second air strike targeted a LTTE camp located about three kilometres north of Udayarkattikkulam Tank.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets targeted a LTTE camp north of Mullaitivu in the support of the 59th Division soldiers. A second air strike targeted a LTTE camp located about three kilometres north of Udayarkattikkulam Tank.
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February - 2 
The troops captured a two-acre plot of land that houses a luxurious two-storey residential quarter, believed to have been used by the LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran in Mullaitivu. The two-storeyed fully furnished residential palace with four separately air conditioned spacious rooms had a firing
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The troops captured a two-acre plot of land that houses a luxurious two-storey residential quarter, believed to have been used by the LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran in Mullaitivu. The two-storeyed fully furnished residential palace with four separately air conditioned spacious rooms had a firing range outside the building, which the troops believe would have been used for training by Prabhakaran himself or his top rung leaders whenever he visits here. Several oxygen tanks were also recovered from the housing site.
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February - 3 
57th Divisions troops operating in the Visuamadu area recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition following several clashes with the LTTE militants. The recovery included one claymore mine weighing 28 kilograms, four barrels filled with diesel, 5000 T-56 ammunition, one canter lorry, one locally
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57th Divisions troops operating in the Visuamadu area recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition following several clashes with the LTTE militants. The recovery included one claymore mine weighing 28 kilograms, four barrels filled with diesel, 5000 T-56 ammunition, one canter lorry, one locally made gun, another five barrels filled with fuel, one barrel of an 81-mm mortar, 150 hand grenades, two ‘manual sights’ of 81-mm mortars, accessories of 152-mm and 120-mm mortar guns, seven Multi Purpose Machine Guns, accessories of 12.5 anti-aircraft guns, three more small claymore mines, nine rounds of RCL type guns, eight 60-mm mortar rounds and parts of a naval weapon.
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February - 3 
An unspecified number of militants were killed when the troops repulsed a LTTE attack in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. The SFs later recovered one T-56 weapon from the area.
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An unspecified number of militants were killed when the troops repulsed a LTTE attack in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. The SFs later recovered one T-56 weapon from the area.
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February - 3 
At least 52 civilians were killed when the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital in Mullaitivu District was shelled in the evening of February 3 for the fourth consecutive day, this time by a cluster bomb, forcing authorities to evacuate patients from one of the last functioning medical facilities in the war z
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At least 52 civilians were killed when the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital in Mullaitivu District was shelled in the evening of February 3 for the fourth consecutive day, this time by a cluster bomb, forcing authorities to evacuate patients from one of the last functioning medical facilities in the war zone, said United Nations (UN), according to Rediff.com. "We have a confirmed report that 52 civilians have been killed in a shell attack at Suranthapuram (in Wanni region) on Tuesday evening," UN spokesman Gordon Weiss said, adding that it was not known who was responsible for the attack.
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February - 3 
Colombo Page reports that the Government has taken measures to establish four more welfare villages in Vavuniya and Adampan areas for the IDPs coming from Wanni and Mannar. Speaking at a press conference in Colombo, the Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services Minister Rizard Bathiyutheen said the
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Colombo Page reports that the Government has taken measures to establish four more welfare villages in Vavuniya and Adampan areas for the IDPs coming from Wanni and Mannar. Speaking at a press conference in Colombo, the Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services Minister Rizard Bathiyutheen said the Government has already commenced basic activities of the four villages. According to Government statistics, 113,731 civilians are still under LTTE control in Mullaitivu District although aid agencies claim a higher number.
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February - 3 
For the third consecutive day, the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital in Mullaitivu District was shelled in the evening of February 3, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) said, reports Colombo Page. According to ICRC spokesperson Sarasi Wijeratne, the operation theatre of the hospital was damage
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For the third consecutive day, the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital in Mullaitivu District was shelled in the evening of February 3, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) said, reports Colombo Page. According to ICRC spokesperson Sarasi Wijeratne, the operation theatre of the hospital was damaged due to the shell attack at about 5:30 pm (SLST). The ICRC has, however, not received details on casualties in the attack. The hospital was damaged due to shelling two days earlier and it was reported that nine patients were killed and 20 were injured in that attack. The hospital was shelled again on February 2 and three people were killed and 10 injured, said the ICRC spokesperson. Both the Army and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have denied responsibility for the attacks.
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February - 3 
Officials on February 3 claimed that the LTTE had virtually laid a siege on the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital, including preventing its staff from leaving the premises, according to Daily News. Health Ministry Secretary Athula Kahandaliyanage said the LTTE had placed their heavy artillery guns close to
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Officials on February 3 claimed that the LTTE had virtually laid a siege on the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital, including preventing its staff from leaving the premises, according to Daily News. Health Ministry Secretary Athula Kahandaliyanage said the LTTE had placed their heavy artillery guns close to the hospital making the whole area vulnerable. He claimed that there were over 450 patients in the hospital and authorities would attempt to evacuate them and others seeking treatment at three other locations in Mullaitivu on February 5. He added that authorities were prepared to accommodate any number of patients in Vavuniya and all facilities were available.
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February - 3 
On February 3, the MIG-27 and Kfir jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force jointly conducted an air raid on a LTTE radar unit and a command centre, about 1.5 kilometres north of Mullaitivu lagoon mouth.
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On February 3, the MIG-27 and Kfir jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force jointly conducted an air raid on a LTTE radar unit and a command centre, about 1.5 kilometres north of Mullaitivu lagoon mouth.
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February - 3 
The Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services Ministry said the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who had sought refuge with authorities had increased to over 5,000. More than 3,000 people have been housed at welfare centres in Vavuniya and another 1800 have sought refuge at centres in Jaffna. Min
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The Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services Ministry said the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who had sought refuge with authorities had increased to over 5,000. More than 3,000 people have been housed at welfare centres in Vavuniya and another 1800 have sought refuge at centres in Jaffna. Ministry sources said 1,000 acres of land had been cleared in Vavuniya to cater to an expected exodus in the coming weeks in addition to the existing facilities. They said these centres were equipped with all facilities including health, sanitary, schooling for children, banking, food etc.
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February - 3 
the SFs captured the seventh and apparently the last LTTE runway in the area west of Sundarapuram (Thiruvaiaru) and northeast of Piramantharukulam (Puthukudirippu) and also brought under control the entire area. Though the entire strip is about two kilometres, the tarmac was only 350 meters in lengt
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the SFs captured the seventh and apparently the last LTTE runway in the area west of Sundarapuram (Thiruvaiaru) and northeast of Piramantharukulam (Puthukudirippu) and also brought under control the entire area. Though the entire strip is about two kilometres, the tarmac was only 350 meters in length and 50 meters in width according to the ground troops. The tarmac had been partitioned into 16 sections beginning from 1-16, most probably to use it as a hangar after return on completion of clandestine aerial terrorist bombing operations. The entire airstrip has been surrounded by earth bunds from the north and east of the area.
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February - 3 February - 4
The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted 13 air raids on LTTE camps in the Mullaitivu District between 8.00 pm on February 3 and 5.45 pm on February 4. Fighter jets and helicopters gunships bombed several camps in the Puthukkudiyiruppu west and south on February 4. Earlier on February 3, MIG fighter jets s
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The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted 13 air raids on LTTE camps in the Mullaitivu District between 8.00 pm on February 3 and 5.45 pm on February 4. Fighter jets and helicopters gunships bombed several camps in the Puthukkudiyiruppu west and south on February 4. Earlier on February 3, MIG fighter jets shelled a camp at Puthukkudiyiruppu. These aerial attacks were reportedly conducted in support of the advancing 59th Division and Task Force-IV troops.
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February - 3 
The Sri Lankan military on February 3 accused the LTTE of arming civilians to fight the SFs, reported The Hindu.
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The Sri Lankan military on February 3 accused the LTTE of arming civilians to fight the SFs, reported The Hindu.
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February - 3 
The Tokyo Co-Chairs (Norway, Japan, United States and the European Union) have reportedly admitted to their failure to persuade the LTTE to allow civilians freedom of movement. In a press release issued on February 3, the Co-Chairs called on the LTTE to discuss with the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL
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The Tokyo Co-Chairs (Norway, Japan, United States and the European Union) have reportedly admitted to their failure to persuade the LTTE to allow civilians freedom of movement. In a press release issued on February 3, the Co-Chairs called on the LTTE to discuss with the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) the modalities for ending hostilities, including the laying down of arms, renunciation of violence, acceptance of the Government of Sri Lanka’s offer of amnesty; and participating as a political party in a process to achieve a just and lasting political solution; and call on the GoSL and the LTTE to declare a temporary no-fire period to allow for evacuation of sick and wounded, and provision of aid to civilians. “International efforts to persuade the LTTE to allow the civilians freedom of movement have failed. There remains probably only a short period of time before the LTTE loses control of all areas in the North. The LTTE and the GoSL should recognise that further loss of life-of civilians and combatants - will serve no cause, the release said. The Co-Chairs, India, the United Nations and others will work with the GoSL, to ensure the internally displaced people from the North are transferred to temporary camps where UN agencies, the ICRC, and humanitarian organisations will have full access and the IDPs will be treated according to international, standards and re-settled in their original homes as soon as possible; and an inclusive dialogue to agree on a political settlement so that lasting peace and reconciliation can be achieved”, the release said.
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February - 3 
Troops continued their offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants inflicting heavy casualties upon them in Mullaitivu District on February 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. Security Forces (SFs) operating in the Puthukkudiyiruppu recovered the dead bodies of two militants along
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Troops continued their offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants inflicting heavy casualties upon them in Mullaitivu District on February 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. Security Forces (SFs) operating in the Puthukkudiyiruppu recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), four T-56 weapons, five rounds of 40-mm grenades and several cartridges. Separately, SFs in Visuamadu recovered six thermo-baric weapons, one suicide jacket, 20 anti-personnel mines (APMs) and ninety-three 12.7-mm anti-aircraft gun rounds. Similarly, two 120-mm mortar guns, a huge stock of detonators, detonating codes, firing devices, 49 hand grenades, six T-56 weapons, one pistol, four I-Com communication sets and one motor bike of the LTTE was recovered by the troops in the Chalai west area. 20 more APMs were also recovered by troops in the Ramanadhapuram area.
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February - 3 
Troops found a torture chamber and an open prison complex of the LTTE in the west of Visuamadu area. The entire complex spreading over five acres was fenced with barbed wire rolls to a height of about 10 feet and includes tiny cells, made of concrete and cement with only thin openings for ventilatio
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Troops found a torture chamber and an open prison complex of the LTTE in the west of Visuamadu area. The entire complex spreading over five acres was fenced with barbed wire rolls to a height of about 10 feet and includes tiny cells, made of concrete and cement with only thin openings for ventilation.
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February - 4 February - 5
Colombo Page reports that the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital which was closed on February 4 due to shelling has been relocated to Puthumalan, a location closer to the coastal area in Mullaitivu District, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) said. The ICRC spokesperson, Sarasi Wijeratne, said
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Colombo Page reports that the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital which was closed on February 4 due to shelling has been relocated to Puthumalan, a location closer to the coastal area in Mullaitivu District, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) said. The ICRC spokesperson, Sarasi Wijeratne, said the hospital was relocated to the new place with some 300 patients and the medical staff by February 4-evening.
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February - 4 
Following another clash between the two sides in the Pettakuttupuram Aru area of Mannar District, troops recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, five hand grenades, 30-mm detonator cord, 750 T-56 ammunition, several bottles of water, 14 torches, two re
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Following another clash between the two sides in the Pettakuttupuram Aru area of Mannar District, troops recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, five hand grenades, 30-mm detonator cord, 750 T-56 ammunition, several bottles of water, 14 torches, two remote control devices and four military packs.
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February - 4 
On February 4, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Visuamadu, Weerapuram, Vadduvakki, south and west of Puthukkudiyiruppu, Udayarkattikkulam and southwest of Kurvikulam areas inflicting heavy casualties upon the outfit. Several soldiers also sustained injuries during these clashes. Separat
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On February 4, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Visuamadu, Weerapuram, Vadduvakki, south and west of Puthukkudiyiruppu, Udayarkattikkulam and southwest of Kurvikulam areas inflicting heavy casualties upon the outfit. Several soldiers also sustained injuries during these clashes. Separately, the SFs later recovered the dead body of one militant from the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. In Kuruwikulam southwest, the SFs captured a LTTE training camp.
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February - 4 February - 5
The Security Forces (SFs) on February 5 captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) last Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base of Chalai in the north of Mullaitivu after five days of fighting killing at least 12 Sea Tigers cadres, including top leaders, as the Sea Tigers tried to stop the
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The Security Forces (SFs) on February 5 captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) last Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base of Chalai in the north of Mullaitivu after five days of fighting killing at least 12 Sea Tigers cadres, including top leaders, as the Sea Tigers tried to stop the advance of the troops by attacking the ground troops launching five fast attack craft, Military officials told Daily News. Among those killed was a deputy leader known as Vinayagam, adds Colombo Page. In-charge of the LTTE land fighting, identified as Kader, and Pooneryn area Sea Tiger leader, identified as Pahalawan, were also killed, military sources said. Another Sea Tiger special leader, Sinna Kannan, was among nine militants killed in a separate clash at Chalai in the morning of February 4. In addition, on February 4, a LTTE suicide bomber, aged between 13-16 years, blew himself up after reaching soldiers in a location north of Chalai injuring one soldier, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA). With the capture of the Chalai Sea Tiger Base, SFs have been able to reduce the coastal area under LTTE control to less than 15 kilometres, Daily News reported on February 5.
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February - 4 
The troops clashed with militants in the Vavuniya District and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with one T-81 weapon, one claymore mine, one remote control device, one hand held communication set and 30-mm long detonating cord. Separately, one suicide jacket was recovere
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The troops clashed with militants in the Vavuniya District and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with one T-81 weapon, one claymore mine, one remote control device, one hand held communication set and 30-mm long detonating cord. Separately, one suicide jacket was recovered by the SFs during a search operation in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Welioya.
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February - 5 
A hospital in the Udaiyaarkaddu area within the safe zone was shelled by the SLA killing at least seven civilians while injuring 27 others. Two ambulances and the medical store of the hospital were also destroyed.
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A hospital in the Udaiyaarkaddu area within the safe zone was shelled by the SLA killing at least seven civilians while injuring 27 others. Two ambulances and the medical store of the hospital were also destroyed.
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February - 5 
Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised a senior LTTE leaders’ gathering point and a communication centre in the north and northeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu, reports SLA.
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Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised a senior LTTE leaders’ gathering point and a communication centre in the north and northeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu, reports SLA.
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February - 5 
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) on February 5 fired more than 6,000 artillery shells inside the safety zone not allowing people to come out of bunkers throughout the day in the Chuthanthirapuram and Iruddumadu areas of Mullaitivu District killing 16 people, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
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The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) on February 5 fired more than 6,000 artillery shells inside the safety zone not allowing people to come out of bunkers throughout the day in the Chuthanthirapuram and Iruddumadu areas of Mullaitivu District killing 16 people, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. Two of the 16 dead bodies of civilians brought to hospital had gunfire injuries, according to medical sources.
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February - 5 
Troops attached to the 57th Division took full control of Visuamadu by capturing the southern part while the 58th Division captured the northern part. ”Both 57 and 58 Divisions recovered large hauls of weapons, Tiger camps, hospitals and hideouts of the Tiger leaders during the search operations con
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Troops attached to the 57th Division took full control of Visuamadu by capturing the southern part while the 58th Division captured the northern part. ”Both 57 and 58 Divisions recovered large hauls of weapons, Tiger camps, hospitals and hideouts of the Tiger leaders during the search operations conducted by the troops during the past few days,” an unnamed official said. With the capture of Visuamadu and Chalai, the SFs have been able to confine the LTTE to an area less than 200 square kilometres. ”In actual terms they have been confined to 16 by 6 kilometres area in the Mullaitivu district,” an unnamed military official said. The LTTE is now left with only areas in the North, East and West of Puthukuduiruppu.
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February - 6 
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse told Daily News that it is unfortunate that spokesmen for INGOs, UN Agencies and other organizations hide most important facts when commenting on the plight of civilians in the Wanni. “The Government has demarcated an area equal to half the total area still to b
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Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse told Daily News that it is unfortunate that spokesmen for INGOs, UN Agencies and other organizations hide most important facts when commenting on the plight of civilians in the Wanni. “The Government has demarcated an area equal to half the total area still to be cleared as a No fire zone and it is the LTTE that is keeping the civilians by force without allowing them to enter that zone. This is the main factor which these spokesperson hide,” added the Defence Secretary. “There is a well orchestrated campaign to discredit the Government and the Security Forces and bring pressure on it to declare a ceasefire by LTTE agents who have infiltrated international organizations and media institutions over a period of time. Referring to a statement made by these spokesmen alleging the Security Forces of using cluster bombs on civilian targets, he said that Sri Lanka does not have cluster bombs and questioned who is producing such weapons. The blame should go to those who produce and use such weapons and not to Sri Lanka who has not acquired them,” he added. Those who are in the pay books of the LTTE are fabricating stories to invent a scenario of a human catastrophe and are disseminating false information. For example, exaggerated figures of the number of civilians are given when the actual figures are much lower, he said. According to the Census of 2002 there was only a population of 208,000 in the Mullaittivu District and over 60,000 of them are now living in Colombo. A similar number resides in other areas such as Vavuniya, Anuradhapura and the Central Province. The actual number of civilians trapped in the Wanni is less than 100,000. A recent estimate provided by the Government Agent confirms this, the Defence Secretary explained. The Defence Secretary appealed to the media and to all who are interested in the plight of civilians to tell the whole truth and not hide the main fact of the LTTE keeping them hostage.
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February - 6 
On February 5, following another confrontation between the two sides in the areas west of Kuravikulam and Kuravikulam areas the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with 11 T-56 weapons, three Light Machine Guns (LMG), two RPG bombs, one 60 mm mortar, ten 81 mm m
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On February 5, following another confrontation between the two sides in the areas west of Kuravikulam and Kuravikulam areas the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with 11 T-56 weapons, three Light Machine Guns (LMG), two RPG bombs, one 60 mm mortar, ten 81 mm mortar bombs, 260 Arul bombs, 6000 electric detonators, four hundred rounds of 20 mm ammunition, five hundred and seventy 570 hand grenades, seven rounds of 23 mm ammunition, two I-com sets, one tractor trailer, one trailer water browser, one water pump, one photocopier and one TV set.
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February - 6 
Sri Lanka Army said that the LTTE is now restricted to only 172 square kilometres of land in the Mullaittivu District. Speaking at a press briefing held in Colombo military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that all the Army divisions are now carrying out their operations based on one map.
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Sri Lanka Army said that the LTTE is now restricted to only 172 square kilometres of land in the Mullaittivu District. Speaking at a press briefing held in Colombo military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that all the Army divisions are now carrying out their operations based on one map. The forces are pounding the LTTE to limited areas day by day, the military spokesman further said. Following the capture of 17 Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) camps from Selawathura on the Western coast to Pooneryn and nine Sea Tiger camps from Nagerkowil and Kokakuthudu on the Eastern coast, the entire Sea Tiger power has been destroyed, military spokesman said. Brigadier Nanayakkara said that 6,590 civilians have safely reached the Government controlled areas since January 1. According to the spokesman, 3,848 persons in January 2009 and 2,472 in February, including 1,637 on February 5 and 600 on February 6, have arrived in the cleared areas (area under Government control) of Dharmapuram and Visuamadu areas and sought refuge.
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February - 6 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombed Ponnampalam hospital in Puthukkudiyiruppu killing 61 patients on Friday 6. Casualty figures from the SLA shelling in Puthukkudiyiruppu were not available, the Website reported.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombed Ponnampalam hospital in Puthukkudiyiruppu killing 61 patients on Friday 6. Casualty figures from the SLA shelling in Puthukkudiyiruppu were not available, the Website reported.
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February - 6 
The troops killed one more LTTE militant in the Pudakkadu area. Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the Kallikulam area. Troops also neutralised one bunker and injured another soldier.
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The troops killed one more LTTE militant in the Pudakkadu area. Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the Kallikulam area. Troops also neutralised one bunker and injured another soldier.
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February - 6 
Troops overran the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ‘Radha Regiment’ headquarters at Visuamadu in the morning of February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. Addressing the media at the Media Centre for National Security, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said the ‘Radha Regiment’ was i
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Troops overran the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ‘Radha Regiment’ headquarters at Visuamadu in the morning of February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. Addressing the media at the Media Centre for National Security, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said the ‘Radha Regiment’ was in Theravilkulam, along the Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) main road. “This base was considered to be a main training and operational facility of the LTTE. Training had been conducted especially for the LTTE’s ‘Victor Anti Tank unit’, a sub unit of the ‘Radha Regiment’. They were responsible for providing security to LTTE leader V. Prabhakaran and its Air Force wing,” he added. Brigadier Nanayakkara noted that facing heavy fire from troops, LTTE cadres fled the area without even taking their flag and equipment. “The LTTE’s so called ‘elite regiment’ had fled leaving the dead and a haul of weapons. The ‘Radha Regiment’ is led by a senior LTTE cadre identified as Ratnam,” he further added.
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February - 7 
Amid continued fighting in small pockets of Mullaitivu District, the military said 5,100 civilians trapped in the LTTE held territory had been rescued. The Defence Ministry said the civilians had sought refuge with the soldiers deployed in the Dharmapuram, Visuamadu and Kuppilankuam areas. “The army
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Amid continued fighting in small pockets of Mullaitivu District, the military said 5,100 civilians trapped in the LTTE held territory had been rescued. The Defence Ministry said the civilians had sought refuge with the soldiers deployed in the Dharmapuram, Visuamadu and Kuppilankuam areas. “The army offensive elements continue to manoeuvre with tact and care to the remaining LTTE hiding areas in Wanni providing more escape routes to the civilians under the terror clutches,” it said.
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February - 7 
At least 121 civilians were killed in shelling by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) inside the safety zone in the Chuthanthirapuram, Iruddumadu, Udaiyaarkaddu and Theavipuram areas of Mullaitivu District within the last 48 hours, the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net reported on F
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At least 121 civilians were killed in shelling by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) inside the safety zone in the Chuthanthirapuram, Iruddumadu, Udaiyaarkaddu and Theavipuram areas of Mullaitivu District within the last 48 hours, the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net reported on February 8. At least 59 civilians were killed on February 6 and more than 62 killed on and February 7.
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February - 7 
At least 34 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the Security Forces (SFs) foiled an LTTE infiltration attempt through the SFs Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the south of Puthukkudiyiruppu in the afternoon of February 7, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 34 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the Security Forces (SFs) foiled an LTTE infiltration attempt through the SFs Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the south of Puthukkudiyiruppu in the afternoon of February 7, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 7 
The Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) on February 7 said its fighter jets destroyed a hideout of the Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] chief Soosai located one kilometre northeast of Puthukuduiruppu junction in the Mullaitivu District and claimed that he could either have
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The Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) on February 7 said its fighter jets destroyed a hideout of the Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] chief Soosai located one kilometre northeast of Puthukuduiruppu junction in the Mullaitivu District and claimed that he could either have been killed or wounded in the attack, reports The Hindu. The SLAF spokesperson Janaka Nanayakkara said 11 LTTE militants, including a very senior militant, were killed in the attack. He said the initial strike was to destroy an underground bunker and a “luxury house” of Soosai. It was followed with another on observation that the LTTE militant were making a desperate attempt to dig out the location with three earth moving vehicles.
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February - 8 
Clashes were reported between the troops and militants in the Ramanadapuram south and Visuamadu east areas. However, the casualty was not specified. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered one air craft bomb, 83 hand grenades, one body armor, six chargers, 102 Arul bombs, three RPG bo
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Clashes were reported between the troops and militants in the Ramanadapuram south and Visuamadu east areas. However, the casualty was not specified. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered one air craft bomb, 83 hand grenades, one body armor, six chargers, 102 Arul bombs, three RPG bombs with chargers, 20 detonators, one round of ammunition for RCL weapon, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one T-56 weapon, one double cab, one single cab and one tractor from these areas. Troops also captured a LTTE camp and a burial ground of the outfit closer to it. The burial ground consisted of about 4700 tombs of LTTE militants killed in different clashes. In a search conducted in the camp, troops recovered one backhoe vehicle, one tractor, one container, one antenna, one TATA cab, a barrel of a large weapon and a bipod of a gun from the inside of the camp. In the same area, troops also found one large building and two small buildings used by the militants as a garment factory. Two T-56 weapons, one communication set and one jeep were recovered at the factory premises.
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February - 8 
Daily News reports that naval craft patrolling the sea off Mullaitivu in a predawn attack on February 8 destroyed two LTTE boats just a few minutes after it was detected on the radar screen. According to Navy spokesman Captain D.K.P. Dassanayake, Dovra high speed naval craft had given chase and fire
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Daily News reports that naval craft patrolling the sea off Mullaitivu in a predawn attack on February 8 destroyed two LTTE boats just a few minutes after it was detected on the radar screen. According to Navy spokesman Captain D.K.P. Dassanayake, Dovra high speed naval craft had given chase and fired at the fleeing LTTE boats killing at least six militants. Two dead bodies of the militants have been recovered so far, he added.
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February - 8 
Fighter Jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised two LTTE camps north east and north-west of Puthukkudiyiruppu junction.
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Fighter Jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised two LTTE camps north east and north-west of Puthukkudiyiruppu junction.
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February - 8 
The SLA continued indiscriminate barrage of artillery shelling on the safety zone killing more than 80 civilians and injuring 200 on February 8. Most of the casualties were reported along the roads. Further, a shell exploded inside a bunker in Vallipuan, killing three persons and injuring four other
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The SLA continued indiscriminate barrage of artillery shelling on the safety zone killing more than 80 civilians and injuring 200 on February 8. Most of the casualties were reported along the roads. Further, a shell exploded inside a bunker in Vallipuan, killing three persons and injuring four others. More than 500 houses and huts were damaged in the shelling.
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February - 8 
Troops clashed with the militants in the Pullopalai, Ramanadapuram, Visuamadu and Mullaitivu areas and claimed inflicting heavy casualties upon the outfit. The SFs, however, recovered the dead body of one militant along with one 81-mm mortar gun, one 60-mm mortar gun, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (
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Troops clashed with the militants in the Pullopalai, Ramanadapuram, Visuamadu and Mullaitivu areas and claimed inflicting heavy casualties upon the outfit. The SFs, however, recovered the dead body of one militant along with one 81-mm mortar gun, one 60-mm mortar gun, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), 26 hand grenades, two 152-mm mortar shells, ten 122-mm mortar shells, one T-56 weapon, one I-com set and thirty-five 210 litres diesel barrels from the these areas.
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February - 8 
Troops killed seven LTTE militants in fierce clashes at a strategic township near Mullaitivu, the military said on February 9, according to Hindustan Times. The SFs pushed through the LTTE barricade at Sugandirapuram in the north of Irruttumadu and entered the township on February 8 despite intermit
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Troops killed seven LTTE militants in fierce clashes at a strategic township near Mullaitivu, the military said on February 9, according to Hindustan Times. The SFs pushed through the LTTE barricade at Sugandirapuram in the north of Irruttumadu and entered the township on February 8 despite intermittent LTTE resistance attacks. The SFs subsequently recovered the dead bodies of seven militants along with five T-56 assault rifles, a combat camouflaged jeep and a land cruiser.
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February - 9 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) woman suicide bomber mingling with a group of displaced civilians coming from un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) blew herself up at Sugandirapuram in the Mullaitivu District, at around 11.40 am (SLST) on February 9, killing 28 people and in
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) woman suicide bomber mingling with a group of displaced civilians coming from un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) blew herself up at Sugandirapuram in the Mullaitivu District, at around 11.40 am (SLST) on February 9, killing 28 people and injuring more than 60 others, Daily News reported. Among the dead were 20 Security Force (SF) personnel and eight civilians. 24 soldiers were among the 60 injured persons. Initial reports said that the bomber, who had come with around 1,000 displaced civilians from un-cleared areas of Mullaitivu, blew herself up, when a woman soldier tried to body check her at a checkpoint prior to being taken to a transit welfare centre. Earlier on February 4, a 13-year-old child suicide bomber blew herself up targeting the troops in Chalai, injuring one soldier.
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February - 9 
On February 9, the SFs attacked LTTE camps in the Kuppilankulam and south of Puthukudirippu areas inflicting an unspecified number of casualties upon the militants. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in small arms fire by the LTTE.
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On February 9, the SFs attacked LTTE camps in the Kuppilankulam and south of Puthukudirippu areas inflicting an unspecified number of casualties upon the militants. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in small arms fire by the LTTE.
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February - 9 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised a camouflaged Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) building in a jungle area of Wellamulla Waikkal on February 9. The entire building complex, including Sea Tiger boats and tractors, were completely destroyed, the Media Centre for National Security
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised a camouflaged Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) building in a jungle area of Wellamulla Waikkal on February 9. The entire building complex, including Sea Tiger boats and tractors, were completely destroyed, the Media Centre for National Security said. The SLAF’s Kfir and MIG-27 fighter jets also shelled a Sea Tiger facility located north of Mullaitivu lagoon.
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February - 10 
19 civilians, including five women and two children, and 75 others, including 30 women and 28 children, injured as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants opened fire on a group of civilians fleeing the outfit-held areas of Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu district in the morning of
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19 civilians, including five women and two children, and 75 others, including 30 women and 28 children, injured as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants opened fire on a group of civilians fleeing the outfit-held areas of Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu district in the morning of February 10, according to Colombo Page. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said the LTTE attacked the civilians seeking refuge with the soldiers in Udayarkattikkulam. These civilians had arrived at the rescue point in the Udayarkattikkulam area between 6:00 am (SLST) and 7:00 am. Despite the attack, Task Force-II soldiers operating in the west of Puthukkudiyiruppu rescued about 1,046 Tamil civilians escaping the LTTE human shield in Wanni, the military added.
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February - 10 
During a search operation conducted after clashes in the north of Mullaitivu town, troops of the 59th Division recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, six batteries, two man packs and several food items from the area. Further, the SFs recovered 10 T
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During a search operation conducted after clashes in the north of Mullaitivu town, troops of the 59th Division recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, six batteries, two man packs and several food items from the area. Further, the SFs recovered 10 Tri Nitro Toluene explosive slabs, one anti-personnel mine, 10 fuses, one Jonny mine, one RPG round and 35 Bangalore from the Ramanadapuram area.
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February - 10 
Several soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Vishvamadu area of Mullaitivu District reportedly sustained injuries in explosions of booby traps on February 10. Further, the SFs recovered 10 anti-personnel mines during a search operation conducted in the same area.
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Several soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Vishvamadu area of Mullaitivu District reportedly sustained injuries in explosions of booby traps on February 10. Further, the SFs recovered 10 anti-personnel mines during a search operation conducted in the same area.
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February - 10 
Troops recovered three T-56 weapons, forty two 60-mm mortar launchers and 41 Rocket Propeller Guns (RPG) from an unspecified location in Mullaitivu.
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Troops recovered three T-56 weapons, forty two 60-mm mortar launchers and 41 Rocket Propeller Guns (RPG) from an unspecified location in Mullaitivu.
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February - 10 
Two more civilians succumbed to their injuries raising the death toll in the February 9 suicide blast at Vishvamadu to 30.
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Two more civilians succumbed to their injuries raising the death toll in the February 9 suicide blast at Vishvamadu to 30.
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February - 11 
1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five hand grenades, two 60-mm mortar bombs, two 6V batteries, 16 claymore mine covers, four claymore mine stands, one remote control unit, one cap and 10 LTTE pamphlets were recovered by the troops from the Thunukkai and Akkarayankulam areas.
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1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five hand grenades, two 60-mm mortar bombs, two 6V batteries, 16 claymore mine covers, four claymore mine stands, one remote control unit, one cap and 10 LTTE pamphlets were recovered by the troops from the Thunukkai and Akkarayankulam areas.
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February - 11 
Task Force-IV troops currently conducting search and clear operations in the south of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District found one 12 feet-long pressing and cutting machine of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the morning of February 11, according to Sri Lanka Army report. In addi
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Task Force-IV troops currently conducting search and clear operations in the south of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District found one 12 feet-long pressing and cutting machine of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the morning of February 11, according to Sri Lanka Army report. In addition, the Security Forces (SFs) also found a LTTE printing press along with several cut-outs of the outfit’s chief Velupillai Prabhakaran from the Surantharanpuram north area. A hand grenade manufacturing location of the organization was also found in the area adjacent to it.
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February - 11 
The Government on February 11 said that over 32,500 civilians out of the total population of 113, 832 in the Mullaitivu District have fled the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) and sought protection with the Security Forces, reported Daily News. Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywa
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The Government on February 11 said that over 32,500 civilians out of the total population of 113, 832 in the Mullaitivu District have fled the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) and sought protection with the Security Forces, reported Daily News. Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said 6,000 civilians have arrived per day in cleared areas (area under Government control) since last week and the Government has launched a comprehensive programme to ensure their safety and welfare. The Minister said the number of civilians coming to cleared areas have seen a drastic rise since last week despite a series of attacks by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). These civilians, initially accommodated at temporary camps, are taken to welfare villages where all facilities have been made available for them within two days, the Minister said. Meanwhile, the Government has allocated another SLR 50 million to provide necessary facilities to fleeing civilians in the Northern part of the country, Colombo Page adds. The LTTE, which has been disappointed with the way the exodus of civilians fleeing from the LTTE-held area, have forced the civilians to go further North East of Puthukuduiruppu and South of Chalai in their bid to keep them under their control for a long period, military sources told Daily News. "The LTTE had pushed the civilians towards the Putumatalan area North East of Puthukuduyiruppu", military officials said.
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February - 11 February - 12
The Security Forces (SFs) clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Mullaitivu District killing at least 28 militants, the Defence ministry said on February 12, reports IANS. “Snipers deployed in the forward areas confirmed shooting down 23 terrorists at various locat
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The Security Forces (SFs) clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Mullaitivu District killing at least 28 militants, the Defence ministry said on February 12, reports IANS. “Snipers deployed in the forward areas confirmed shooting down 23 terrorists at various locations during daytime,” the ministry said, adding, five militants were killed in separate clashes. It said the troops captured a 'highly fortified' camp of the LTTE at Sinnavillu area on February 11 and recovered a large cache of weapons, including four 120-mm mortar guns and two 81-mm mortar guns, along with a couple of vehicles believed to have been used by the top LTTE leaders. It further said the 58th Division troops operating in the north of Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) have made 'significant gains' on the battleground since last week.
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February - 11 
Twelve 60-mm bombs were recovered by the troops during search and clear operations in the Manalkadu area of Jaffna District.
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Twelve 60-mm bombs were recovered by the troops during search and clear operations in the Manalkadu area of Jaffna District.
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February - 12 
At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of them injured as clashes erupted between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the area south of Puthukudirippu in Mullaitivu District on February 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of
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At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of them injured as clashes erupted between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the area south of Puthukudirippu in Mullaitivu District on February 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of soldiers also sustained injuries during these clashes.
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February - 12 
Puniyamoorthy Sathiyamoorthy, a journalist, was killed in the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) artillery attack targeting the Theavipuram 'safety zone' in Mullaitivu District on February 12, reports the pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. The Website also claimed that more than 50 civilians were feared killed in Theavi
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Puniyamoorthy Sathiyamoorthy, a journalist, was killed in the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) artillery attack targeting the Theavipuram 'safety zone' in Mullaitivu District on February 12, reports the pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. The Website also claimed that more than 50 civilians were feared killed in Theavipuram and Valipunam in the SLA artillery attack on February 13.
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February - 12 
Security Forces in Wanni on February 12 declared a new Safe Zone demarcating 12 kilometers along on the western boundary of the Mullaitivu lagoon on humanitarian grounds to rescue civilians trapped by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Mullaitivu, said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya
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Security Forces in Wanni on February 12 declared a new Safe Zone demarcating 12 kilometers along on the western boundary of the Mullaitivu lagoon on humanitarian grounds to rescue civilians trapped by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Mullaitivu, said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, according to Daily News. The 12 kilometers long strip, beginning from the northwest of Vadduvakal to the west, and north of Vadduvakal to the eastern coastal boundary, runs up to south of Palamattalan on the western side. On the coastal belt up to the extreme north, the eastern strip ends at the southeast of Palamattalan. The area between the northwest of Vadduvakal to the north of Vaddukal that touches the eastern sea boundary is about two kilometers in width and the extent at the northern end of the strip, touching Palamattalan area is about one kilometer in breadth. The entire un-cleared (area not under Government control) coastal area from the north of Vadduvakal in the demarcated zone includes villages, Vellaimullavaikkal, Karayamullivaikkal, Velayanmadam, Ampelavanpokkanai and Putumattalan in the 12 kilometers long strip. He said the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has already been informed of the new Safe Zone. In a response to the ICRC appealing to the Government and the LTTE to meet their obligation under international humanitarian law to spare the wounded, the sick, medical personnel, and medical facilities at all times, Defence Affairs spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said the Government is fully respecting and adhering to the international humanitarian law. “We do our fullest and every single effort to safeguard stranded civilians in the Wanni and bring them down to the safe zone amidst indiscriminate LTTE fire on civilians seeking protection with the Security Forces… The ICRC must go to the LTTE held areas and pressure the Tigers to release civilians to reach the Safe Zone,” he added.
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February - 13 
Following clashes between the two sides in the Ramanathapuram and Kuruvikkulam areas, the SFs recovered two T-56 weapons, six hand grenades, 135 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, five APMs, one Improvised Explosive Device, one claymore mine weighing about 12 kilograms, two pressure mines, eight pouches
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Following clashes between the two sides in the Ramanathapuram and Kuruvikkulam areas, the SFs recovered two T-56 weapons, six hand grenades, 135 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, five APMs, one Improvised Explosive Device, one claymore mine weighing about 12 kilograms, two pressure mines, eight pouches and three man packs. Separately, SFs operating in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area recovered one T-56 weapon.
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February - 13 
In another incident, an attempt by two militants of the outfit’s ‘pistol gang’ to kill soldiers on picket duty in the Tirunelveli area of Jaffna District was foiled. While one of the militants was killed in retaliatory action by the SFs, the other swallowed cyanide and committed suicide after being
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In another incident, an attempt by two militants of the outfit’s ‘pistol gang’ to kill soldiers on picket duty in the Tirunelveli area of Jaffna District was foiled. While one of the militants was killed in retaliatory action by the SFs, the other swallowed cyanide and committed suicide after being surrounded. One soldier sustained injuries in the exchange of fire. Troops also recovered one micro pistol, five rounds of pistol ammunition, one more cyanide capsule, one Jaffna University identity card and two national identity cards from the slain militant’s possession.
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February - 13 
The Government has taken measures to re-establish the Police station in Kilinochchi after almost a decade, according to Colombo Page. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mahinda Balasooriya, who visited the area recently, said the Kilinochchi Police station is the first of 20 Police stations sch
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The Government has taken measures to re-establish the Police station in Kilinochchi after almost a decade, according to Colombo Page. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mahinda Balasooriya, who visited the area recently, said the Kilinochchi Police station is the first of 20 Police stations scheduled to be established in Wanni. According to Balasooriya, the Kilinochchi Police station has opened in the building where the LTTE’s pseudo police chief Nadesan used to function. He said the other 19 Police stations will be established in Wanni region in the near future.
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February - 13 
Ttroops continued their attacks on LTTE camps in the Kuppilankulam, Kuruvikkulam, Adampankula and Puthukkudiyiruppu south and the western part of Mullaitivu District. However, casualty figures of the militants were not reported. SFs also recovered one G3A3 weapon, one AK-47 weapon, one repeater shot
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Ttroops continued their attacks on LTTE camps in the Kuppilankulam, Kuruvikkulam, Adampankula and Puthukkudiyiruppu south and the western part of Mullaitivu District. However, casualty figures of the militants were not reported. SFs also recovered one G3A3 weapon, one AK-47 weapon, one repeater shotgun, one satellite antenna and one shotgun from the Puthukkudiyiruppu area.
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February - 14 February - 15
16 civilians, most of them belonging to three families, were killed in an artillery attack by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) at Iranaippaalai, located between the new and old safety zones, in the Mullaitivu District in the night of February 14, reported pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website
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16 civilians, most of them belonging to three families, were killed in an artillery attack by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) at Iranaippaalai, located between the new and old safety zones, in the Mullaitivu District in the night of February 14, reported pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. Eight other civilians were killed at Pokkanai within the new safety-zone in the night of February 15.
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February - 14 
On February 14, the troops confronted with militants in the Vaduvakkal area and killed two of them, SLA reported. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the two dead bodies along with two T-56 weapons, six magazines, 315 T-56 ammunition, one I-com set, four compasse
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On February 14, the troops confronted with militants in the Vaduvakkal area and killed two of them, SLA reported. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the two dead bodies along with two T-56 weapons, six magazines, 315 T-56 ammunition, one I-com set, four compasses, four packs, eleven 1.5 V batteries, two Global Positioning Systems, six torches, one note book, two cyanide capsule, one satellite phone, one ration packets, one hand grenade, one cap and one diary.
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February - 14 
One civilian was killed and 13 others injured in a grenade attack and shooting by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Puliyankulam in the Vavuniya District on February 14, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, according to Sunday Observer. "They were civilians who escaped f
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One civilian was killed and 13 others injured in a grenade attack and shooting by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Puliyankulam in the Vavuniya District on February 14, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, according to Sunday Observer. "They were civilians who escaped from the uncleared areas few days ago and were transferred to the Government welfare centres in Vavuniya" he added.
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February - 15 
On February 15, fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force bombed three LTTE suicide boats anchored near ‘Fara 3’ ship in the seas north of Mullaitivu. ‘Fara 3’ had been hijacked by the militants some time back. According to reports, two of the boats were sunk and the remaining boat caught fire in the
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On February 15, fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force bombed three LTTE suicide boats anchored near ‘Fara 3’ ship in the seas north of Mullaitivu. ‘Fara 3’ had been hijacked by the militants some time back. According to reports, two of the boats were sunk and the remaining boat caught fire in the aerial bombing.
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February - 15 
The Government on February 15 claimed that only about 65,000 civilians remain in Mullaitivu and not 450,000 as stated by the LTTE. The Resettlement and Rehabilitation Minister Rishard Baduideen, addressing the Cabinet press briefing at the Information Department, said that the LTTE inflated the numb
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The Government on February 15 claimed that only about 65,000 civilians remain in Mullaitivu and not 450,000 as stated by the LTTE. The Resettlement and Rehabilitation Minister Rishard Baduideen, addressing the Cabinet press briefing at the Information Department, said that the LTTE inflated the number of civilians under its control to 450,000 to obtain more supplies of food and medicine from the Government. "In future we will send supplies for about 100,000 people." Those who came over from Mullaitivu on February 14 included 10 LTTE militants, he added.
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February - 15 
The LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is still in Wanni and will continue to hold the innocent civilians until the military captures him, revealed two Black Tigers (cadres of the suicide wing of the LTTE) to the Army. In an interview with Sunday Observer, they said that Prabhakaran’s son Charles Ant
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The LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is still in Wanni and will continue to hold the innocent civilians until the military captures him, revealed two Black Tigers (cadres of the suicide wing of the LTTE) to the Army. In an interview with Sunday Observer, they said that Prabhakaran’s son Charles Anthony was commanding their forces with other prominent LTTE leaders like Banu and Lakshman. The two Black Tigers, in their twenties, had surrendered to the troops at Therumurukandy on January 28 after they failed to bomb the bund at Iranamadu Tank. Anthony and Soosai had briefed them on the mission for an underwater demolition on January 20, but they decided to surrender citing dissatisfaction with the ‘behaviour’ of the LTTE leadership. “The LTTE is abducting lots of children who are in their teens. They want to sacrifice civilians as common fodder. Sons and daughters of the LTTE leaders are living luxury lives,” said the duo.
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February - 15 
The SFs in Visuamadu area recovered two T-56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, 26 kerosene barrels with capacity of 210 litre, one RPG bomb, 121 hand grenades, one T-56 magazine, two LTTE uniforms, two pistol magazines and five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) set to 81-mm mortars. Further, during a sear
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The SFs in Visuamadu area recovered two T-56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, 26 kerosene barrels with capacity of 210 litre, one RPG bomb, 121 hand grenades, one T-56 magazine, two LTTE uniforms, two pistol magazines and five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) set to 81-mm mortars. Further, during a search operation in the Kiranchi area, the SFs recovered fifteen 81-mm mortar bombs, nine hand grenades, ten IEDs, 262 dog tags and 42 LTTE newspapers the same day. Separately, 750 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four claymore mines weighing about 12.5 kilograms, one claymore mine weighing about 7.5 kilograms, thirty-six 60-mm mortar bombs, one hand grenade and seven RPG chargers were recovered by the troops from the Poddivettuvan and Kokavil areas.
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February - 15 
Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, who attempted to destroy an electricity transformer after entering the Kapputhu area of Jaffna District, were shot dead by the troops before they executed their plan on February 15, reported Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered their dead bodi
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Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, who attempted to destroy an electricity transformer after entering the Kapputhu area of Jaffna District, were shot dead by the troops before they executed their plan on February 15, reported Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered their dead bodies along with two T-56 weapons, four magazines, 51 rounds of ammunition, one Global Positioning System, one compass, one belt order, six hand grenades, three cyanide capsules and one night vision device from the area.
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February - 16 
At Puthukkudiyiruppu, the SFs found a camp left abandoned by the LTTE and recovered three hand grenades, 41 caps, 52 uniforms of LTTE, eight pouches, five jackets, 250 Fabrique Nationale Carbine ammunition, 2539 rounds of T-56 ammunition from the inside the camp.
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At Puthukkudiyiruppu, the SFs found a camp left abandoned by the LTTE and recovered three hand grenades, 41 caps, 52 uniforms of LTTE, eight pouches, five jackets, 250 Fabrique Nationale Carbine ammunition, 2539 rounds of T-56 ammunition from the inside the camp.
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February - 16 
On February 16, MI-24 helicopters neutralised LTTE camps in the south of Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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On February 16, MI-24 helicopters neutralised LTTE camps in the south of Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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February - 16 
On February 16, the SFs clashed with the LTTE militants in the Maruthampual, Pallikudiruppu, Vishvamadu and Puthukudirippu areas and later recovered the dead body of one militant and a large cache of arms and ammunition, including two T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun (LMG), 14 Rocket Propeller Gr
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On February 16, the SFs clashed with the LTTE militants in the Maruthampual, Pallikudiruppu, Vishvamadu and Puthukudirippu areas and later recovered the dead body of one militant and a large cache of arms and ammunition, including two T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun (LMG), 14 Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bombs, one claymore mine, 23 hand grenades, 85 anti-personnel mines (APMs), three vehicles and a few more LTTE items from these areas. In addition, a place identical to a workshop with seven different machines was also found by the troops in Pallikudiruppu.
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February - 16 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is planning to commit suicide along with hundreds of his hardcore followers at a beach in Mullaitivu District if the Sri Lankan armed forces close in on his last hideout, says Basil Rajapakse, Senior Advisor to the Sri Lankan
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is planning to commit suicide along with hundreds of his hardcore followers at a beach in Mullaitivu District if the Sri Lankan armed forces close in on his last hideout, says Basil Rajapakse, Senior Advisor to the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse, according to Express Buzz. Basil Rajapakse told The Sunday Times that there was “substantive” intelligence regarding a mass suicide bid by the LTTE leader and his followers. Prabhakaran was confident that many would join the mass sacrifice and it would be a public event to be video taped and shown to the Tamil Diaspora across the globe as the last heroic act of the only man who pledged his all to secure an independent state of ‘Eelam’ for the Tamils of Sri Lanka. Reports said that Prabhakaran had directed civilians to gather at an undisclosed beach in Mullaitivu District for this act of supreme sacrifice.
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February - 16 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed at least two militants in the Thevipuram area of Mullaitivu District. The SFs also recovered five hand grenades, four magazines, one anti-personnel mine (APM), two cyanide capsules and one binocular from the incident site.
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed at least two militants in the Thevipuram area of Mullaitivu District. The SFs also recovered five hand grenades, four magazines, one anti-personnel mine (APM), two cyanide capsules and one binocular from the incident site.
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February - 16 
The United Nations (UN) on February 16 called on the LTTE to release the UN worker held hostage by them, to desist from further recruitment of civilians and to permit passage of tens of thousands of civilians remaining in the ‘Wanni Pocket’, including children. A statement issued by the office of th
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The United Nations (UN) on February 16 called on the LTTE to release the UN worker held hostage by them, to desist from further recruitment of civilians and to permit passage of tens of thousands of civilians remaining in the ‘Wanni Pocket’, including children. A statement issued by the office of the UN Resident/Humanitarian Co-ordinator in Colombo said “… Fifteen United Nations staff and 75 of their dependents, 40 of whom are children, and 35 of whom are women, remain in the same area, having also been prevented from leaving by the LTTE.”
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February - 17 
Clashes erupted between the two sides in the west of Puthukudirippu, Kuppulankulam, Mulliyaweli, Udayarakattu and Ampakamam areas. The SFs later recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including one 81-mm mortar, one 60-mm mortar, one claymore mine, 500 T-56 ammunition rounds, three APMs, ten 60-m
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Clashes erupted between the two sides in the west of Puthukudirippu, Kuppulankulam, Mulliyaweli, Udayarakattu and Ampakamam areas. The SFs later recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including one 81-mm mortar, one 60-mm mortar, one claymore mine, 500 T-56 ammunition rounds, three APMs, ten 60-mm mortar bombs, four RPG bombs, one radio set, 810 ammunition rounds, one 120-mm mortar bomb, five 81-mm mortar bombs, one RPG bomb and one T-56 weapon.
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February - 17 
Colombo Page reports that SFs arrested four local employees of India's Sun TV network in Vavuniya, where the re-broadcasting centre is operating, for alleged links with the LTTE. The SFs also seized the equipment used by the suspects.
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Colombo Page reports that SFs arrested four local employees of India's Sun TV network in Vavuniya, where the re-broadcasting centre is operating, for alleged links with the LTTE. The SFs also seized the equipment used by the suspects.
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February - 17 
On February 17, the Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operations in the areas west of Puthukkudiyiruppu, Vishvamadu, Mankulam and Akkarayankulam areas and recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one electric detonator, three CDMA phones, 12 I-com sets, two claymore mines, weighi
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On February 17, the Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operations in the areas west of Puthukkudiyiruppu, Vishvamadu, Mankulam and Akkarayankulam areas and recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one electric detonator, three CDMA phones, 12 I-com sets, two claymore mines, weighing about 50 kilograms and 25 kilograms, one claymore mine, weighing about 7.5 kilograms, nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 14 anti-personnel mines (APM), one LTTE map, three containers, one tractor, two unusable wheel loaders, one bulldozer, one Leyland truck, one canter, ten electric detonators, three small containers, 168 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 25 rounds of MPMG ammunition, 42 APM fuses, six release switches, three T-56 weapons, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one sniper gun and 29 IED holders.
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February - 17 
The pro-LTTE Tamil National Alliance (TNA) party said on February 17 that the Government should go for a cease-fire with the LTTE. Speaking at a special press briefing, TNA leader and Member of Parliament, R. Sampanthan, said if the Government wants to get the civilians released from the LTTE-held a
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The pro-LTTE Tamil National Alliance (TNA) party said on February 17 that the Government should go for a cease-fire with the LTTE. Speaking at a special press briefing, TNA leader and Member of Parliament, R. Sampanthan, said if the Government wants to get the civilians released from the LTTE-held areas then they should go for a cease-fire. He claimed that nearly 350,000 civilians are still trapped in the outfit held areas of Mullaitivu. The Government estimates the number to be about 100,000 while the aid agencies put the figure at 250,000. The parliamentarian also claimed that nearly 2,000 innocent civilians have been killed and another 4,500 injured since December 2008.
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February - 17 
The Security Forces (SFs) on February 17 entered the Puthukuduiruppu West area of Mullaitivu District confining the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to less than 80 square kilometres area, military sources told Daily News. The SFs have reportedly taken complete control of the previous ‘No Fir
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The Security Forces (SFs) on February 17 entered the Puthukuduiruppu West area of Mullaitivu District confining the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to less than 80 square kilometres area, military sources told Daily News. The SFs have reportedly taken complete control of the previous ‘No Fire Zone’ declared by the Army after thousands of civilians moved out of the area once the Army declared the new safe areas in the coastal belt in the north of Mullaitivu. The SFs also recovered the dead bodies of 23 militants from the area (14 on February 16 and nine on February 17), adds a Sri Lanka Army report.
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February - 17 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed Iranaippaalai, the new centre for humanitarian and basic facilities located between the new and old safety zones, killing at least 15 people fleeing from the old 'safety zone' towards Maaththalan, the Website added.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed Iranaippaalai, the new centre for humanitarian and basic facilities located between the new and old safety zones, killing at least 15 people fleeing from the old 'safety zone' towards Maaththalan, the Website added.
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February - 17 
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched indiscriminate artillery attack into the newly announced safety zone killing at least 108 civilians and injuring more than 200 on February 17, according to initial details from medical sources in the area, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Webs
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The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched indiscriminate artillery attack into the newly announced safety zone killing at least 108 civilians and injuring more than 200 on February 17, according to initial details from medical sources in the area, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. The artillery attack targeted Maaththalan, Pokkanai and Mullivaaykkaal areas.
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February - 18 
10 hardcore LTTE militants, including a 17-year-old girl, surrendered to the SFs at Omanthai in the Vavuniya District after arriving there amidst fleeing civilians.
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10 hardcore LTTE militants, including a 17-year-old girl, surrendered to the SFs at Omanthai in the Vavuniya District after arriving there amidst fleeing civilians.
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February - 18 
At least 50 civilians were killed and more than 70 others wounded when four Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombers dropped cluster bombs on internally displaced civilians at Aananthapuram in the Iranaippaalai area of Mullaitivu District at around 12:50 pm (SLST) on February 18, according to initial repo
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At least 50 civilians were killed and more than 70 others wounded when four Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombers dropped cluster bombs on internally displaced civilians at Aananthapuram in the Iranaippaalai area of Mullaitivu District at around 12:50 pm (SLST) on February 18, according to initial reports from medical sources, claimed pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. Medical sources said at least 50 civilians were killed in one of the bombardments, adding that the death toll could be more than 100 and that around 300 could be wounded. At least 160 people were killed within the last 10 hours in Mullaitivu, claimed an unnamed doctor at Maththalan hospital.
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February - 18 
On February 18, troops confronted militants in the west and south of Puthukkudiyiruppu and in south Oddusudan inflicting heavy casualties upon them. The SFs later recovered the dead bodies of nine militants along with six T-56 weapons, eight magazines, 3000 rounds of ammunition, one 40-mm grenade la
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On February 18, troops confronted militants in the west and south of Puthukkudiyiruppu and in south Oddusudan inflicting heavy casualties upon them. The SFs later recovered the dead bodies of nine militants along with six T-56 weapons, eight magazines, 3000 rounds of ammunition, one 40-mm grenade launcher, 21 rounds of 40-mm grenades, three suicide jackets, two claymore mines, weighing about 2.5 kilograms, four I-com sets, two Global Positioning Systems, two compasses, two radio sets, one range finder, one battery charger, five man-packs, four 1.5 v batteries, four anti-personnel mines (APMs), three packs of C-4 explosives ,weighing about 500 grams each, 10 hand grenades, one LTTE uniform, three maps, three belt orders, one satellite phone, one antenna, five colour ID bands, one motor bicycle, 16 empty fuel browsers, 600 empty oil barrels and some medicinal items from these areas.
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February - 18 
The skeletal parts and 70 partly-burnt pieces of a fuselage and a rotor blade of a helicopter that could have been experimented by the LTTE, apparently for their clandestine aerial operations, were recovered from the newly captured areas of Vaddakkachchi. Those parts, some of which had been mounted
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The skeletal parts and 70 partly-burnt pieces of a fuselage and a rotor blade of a helicopter that could have been experimented by the LTTE, apparently for their clandestine aerial operations, were recovered from the newly captured areas of Vaddakkachchi. Those parts, some of which had been mounted on logs, probably for practical testing operations had been set ablaze before the militants had vacated the area as the troops were advancing. Aerial maps, engineering sketches, aircraft engineering plans and manuals, in addition to foreign brochures with modal light aircraft pictures, were also found by the troops among the recoveries found in the adjacent workshop type huts to the south of Vaddakkachchi jungle. Lathe machines, aluminium sheets, motor engine parts, nuts and bolts and a stock of other similar tools and accessories were among the other items recovered.
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February - 18 
Troops also attacked an LTTE tractor and a motorcycle in the area south of Puthukkudiyiruppu. However, no casualty was reported. Separately, the SFs recovered two APMs, six 60-mm mortar bombs, one man pack and one LTTE uniform during a search operation conducted in the same area.
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Troops also attacked an LTTE tractor and a motorcycle in the area south of Puthukkudiyiruppu. However, no casualty was reported. Separately, the SFs recovered two APMs, six 60-mm mortar bombs, one man pack and one LTTE uniform during a search operation conducted in the same area.
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February - 18 
Troops of the 58th Division recovered six dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with five T-56 weapons in the evening of February 18 during a search operation in the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops of the 58th Division recovered six dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with five T-56 weapons in the evening of February 18 during a search operation in the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 19 
A Toyota Harrier, confirmed to have been either stolen by Colombo-based LTTE proxies and taken into un-cleared areas (area under LTTE control) or detained after someone’s entry there, was recovered by the SFs from the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu. In addition, a heavily-damaged bulldozer, engaged
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A Toyota Harrier, confirmed to have been either stolen by Colombo-based LTTE proxies and taken into un-cleared areas (area under LTTE control) or detained after someone’s entry there, was recovered by the SFs from the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu. In addition, a heavily-damaged bulldozer, engaged in constructing LTTE earth bunds, a Isuzu vehicle, belonging to the Government’s Co-operative establishment, and several LTTE rocket launchers, claymore mines and anti-personnel mines were also recovered by the SFs.
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February - 19 
At least 24 civilians were killed in the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) artillery attack in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District on February 19, reports the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. 10 more civilians were killed in the Iranaippaalai, Aananthapuram and Valaign
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At least 24 civilians were killed in the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) artillery attack in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District on February 19, reports the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. 10 more civilians were killed in the Iranaippaalai, Aananthapuram and Valaignarmadam villages of the same District. 70 other civilians were wounded in these incidents. Separately, three members of a family were killed in the Valaignarmadam area.
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February - 19 
During another search operation in the Vishvamadu area, the troops recovered one decomposed body of a LTTE militant along with 32 claymore mines, each weighing about 7.5 kilograms, and 50 APMs. SFs in Vavuniya District conducted a search operation in the Asikkulam area and recovered two hand grenade
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During another search operation in the Vishvamadu area, the troops recovered one decomposed body of a LTTE militant along with 32 claymore mines, each weighing about 7.5 kilograms, and 50 APMs. SFs in Vavuniya District conducted a search operation in the Asikkulam area and recovered two hand grenades, two Multi-Purpose Machine Guns links, back pack, belt order, cyanide capsule, two head covers, 14 batteries, five rain capes, one ground sheet, one helmet, one Olive Green uniform, one wire cutter, three packs of dry ration and three water purification tablets.
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February - 19 
On February 19, during a search operation following clashes between the two sides, the SFs recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE militants along with seven T-56 weapons and three I-com sets from the Puthukkudiyiruppu west area, SLA reports.
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On February 19, during a search operation following clashes between the two sides, the SFs recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE militants along with seven T-56 weapons and three I-com sets from the Puthukkudiyiruppu west area, SLA reports.
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February - 19 
Troops of the 58th Division captured the entire Puthukkudiyiruppu west area in Mullaitivu District by February 19 afternoon and by evening the troops entered the Ampalavanpokkanai town, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Troops of the 58th Division captured the entire Puthukkudiyiruppu west area in Mullaitivu District by February 19 afternoon and by evening the troops entered the Ampalavanpokkanai town, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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February - 20 
70 civilians were injured when the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched artillery attack targeting civilians within the 'safe zone' and the adjoining areas in Wanni in the night of February 20, claims pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net. 13 of the 70 wounded civilians died later.
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70 civilians were injured when the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched artillery attack targeting civilians within the 'safe zone' and the adjoining areas in Wanni in the night of February 20, claims pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net. 13 of the 70 wounded civilians died later. The SLA targeted Mattapan, Pokkanai, Valaignanmadam and Iranaippaalai areas in the Mullaitivu District, the report added.
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February - 20 
In addition, seven T-56 weapons, 34 claymore mines, four RPGs, 240 rounds of ammunition, 50 hand grenades, 12 MPMG drums, six LMG drums, 30 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 297 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 17 Arul bombs, three I-com sets and 70 electric detonators were recovered from Vishvamadu. The SFs
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In addition, seven T-56 weapons, 34 claymore mines, four RPGs, 240 rounds of ammunition, 50 hand grenades, 12 MPMG drums, six LMG drums, 30 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 297 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 17 Arul bombs, three I-com sets and 70 electric detonators were recovered from Vishvamadu. The SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, 3000 rounds of ammunition 250 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one mine detector, seven claymore mines, 12 hand grenades, six 60-mm mortar bombs, four kilograms of C-4 explosives, one RPG, one improvised explosive device, two shot guns, two APMs, three Arul bombs, 20 detonators, one weighing machine and one photocopy machine from the Kulamurippu, Puthukkudiyiruppu west and Kunchankulam.
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February - 20 
The newly formed Task Force-VIII operating under the troops of 58th division found a LTTE underground three storeyed complex which was covered by camouflage nets in the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu. “The underground complex had been surrounded by steel plated posts. The Tiger cadres also kept watc
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The newly formed Task Force-VIII operating under the troops of 58th division found a LTTE underground three storeyed complex which was covered by camouflage nets in the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu. “The underground complex had been surrounded by steel plated posts. The Tiger cadres also kept watch dogs to guard the area. Troops found three secret roads leading to the deep underground complex”, Brigadier Nanayakkara told Daily News.
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February - 20 
The Sri Lanka Air Force’s Kfir and Mig fighter jets neutralized LTTE camps, about four kilometres northwest of Puthukkudiyiruppu junction, according to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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The Sri Lanka Air Force’s Kfir and Mig fighter jets neutralized LTTE camps, about four kilometres northwest of Puthukkudiyiruppu junction, according to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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February - 20 
The troops conducted a search operation in Puthukkudiyiruppu and recovered 30 claymore mines weighing about 12.5 kilograms, 22 claymore mines weighing about 2.5 kilograms, 30 gas masks, bicycle balls used for bombs weighing about 300 kilograms, about 30000 non-electric detonators, about 30000 elect
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The troops conducted a search operation in Puthukkudiyiruppu and recovered 30 claymore mines weighing about 12.5 kilograms, 22 claymore mines weighing about 2.5 kilograms, 30 gas masks, bicycle balls used for bombs weighing about 300 kilograms, about 30000 non-electric detonators, about 30000 electric detonators, 33 barrels of explosives weighing about 990 kilograms, 11 T-56 weapons, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, one Light Machine Gun (LMG) and one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG).
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February - 20 
Troops captured Ampalavanpokkani village in the Mullaitivu District after a fierce battle with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the afternoon of February 20. “The Security Forces crushed the Tiger attempt to resist advancing troops and had taken control of the area in the afternoon. Tr
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Troops captured Ampalavanpokkani village in the Mullaitivu District after a fierce battle with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the afternoon of February 20. “The Security Forces crushed the Tiger attempt to resist advancing troops and had taken control of the area in the afternoon. Troops consolidating their position in the area launched a mopping up operation and recovered seven LTTE bodies and five T56 assault rifles. The LTTE cadres fled from the area facing heavy damages and casualties,” Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told Daily News. Ampalavanpokkani is a remote village located approximately eight kilometres north of Puthukkudiyiruppu junction on the western bank of the Chalai lagoon.
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February - 20 
Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Puthukkudiyiruppu west, Chalai, Mulliyaweli and Ampalavanpokkanai areas of Mullaitivu District inflicting heavy casualties among the militants on February 20, Sri Lanka Army reported. Several soldier
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Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Puthukkudiyiruppu west, Chalai, Mulliyaweli and Ampalavanpokkanai areas of Mullaitivu District inflicting heavy casualties among the militants on February 20, Sri Lanka Army reported. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in LTTE fire. During subsequent search operations the troops recovered the dead bodies of 10 militants along with one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), seven T-56 weapons, four communication equipment and two pouches from the Puthukkudiyiruppu west and Ampalavanpokkanai areas.
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53 civilians were killed and 130 wounded in continued artillery attack by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in the Mullaitivu District during the past 48 hours, claimed pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. 33 civilians were killed and 73 others wounded when the SLA fired artillery s
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53 civilians were killed and 130 wounded in continued artillery attack by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in the Mullaitivu District during the past 48 hours, claimed pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. 33 civilians were killed and 73 others wounded when the SLA fired artillery shells towards the Safety Zone at Valaignarmadam, Mullivaaykkaal and Pokkaani on February 21. 20 more civilians were killed and 60 others wounded in the Iranaippaalai, Aananthapuram and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas on February 22, the report added.
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February - 21 
LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran’s wife and two children have left Sri Lanka as the Government troops zero in on the last pockets of the LTTE, a report said on February 22, according to Colombo Page. "Intelligence agencies say that Prabhakaran is still in this area, but that his wife Madhivadani,
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LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran’s wife and two children have left Sri Lanka as the Government troops zero in on the last pockets of the LTTE, a report said on February 22, according to Colombo Page. "Intelligence agencies say that Prabhakaran is still in this area, but that his wife Madhivadani, daughter Dwarakarnam and youngest son Balachnadran have fled the country," the Lakbima News reported. According to information obtained by a LTTE suicide cadre arrested around a month ago, Prabhakaran's eldest son Charles Anthony is also in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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February - 21 
The Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operation in the Vishvamadu area and recovered one claymore mine production machine, one communication equipment, 57 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 35 kilograms of gun powder, 44 claymore mines, 125 Bangalore torpedoes, one hundred and four 81-mm mortar bombs
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The Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operation in the Vishvamadu area and recovered one claymore mine production machine, one communication equipment, 57 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 35 kilograms of gun powder, 44 claymore mines, 125 Bangalore torpedoes, one hundred and four 81-mm mortar bombs, four anti-tank bombs, 1880 rounds of Multi MPMG ammunition, 750 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 350 barrels of 210 l-capacity containing diesel and kerosene, one 120-mm mortar bomb, one pressure mine, fifty 60-mm para bombs, four hundred 82-mm para bombs, one claymore mine weighing about 3.5 kilograms, 158 improvised bombs and one hand grenade.
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February - 21 
Troops advancing towards Puthukkudiyiruppu town attacked more LTTE camps in the west and south of Puthukkudiyiruppu inflicting heavy casualties among the militants on February 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of 11 milit
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Troops advancing towards Puthukkudiyiruppu town attacked more LTTE camps in the west and south of Puthukkudiyiruppu inflicting heavy casualties among the militants on February 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of 11 militants along with 15 T-56 weapons, two I-com sets, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), one Light Machine Gun, one radio set, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), LTTE weapon production factory and stock of LTTE uniforms from the Puthukkudiyiruppu west and Ampalavanpokkanai areas.
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February - 22 
The SFs recovered the dead body of another militant along with 3088 hand grenades, nine arul bombs, 114 anti-personnel mines (APMs), three T-56 weapons, seven claymore mines, one 82-mm mortar, 1000 MPMG ammunitions, one I-com set, two magazines, one 30 Kv generator, two computers, one MPMG weapon, s
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The SFs recovered the dead body of another militant along with 3088 hand grenades, nine arul bombs, 114 anti-personnel mines (APMs), three T-56 weapons, seven claymore mines, one 82-mm mortar, 1000 MPMG ammunitions, one I-com set, two magazines, one 30 Kv generator, two computers, one MPMG weapon, six boot pairs, 10 LTTE uniforms and five LTTE caps from the Vishvamadu area.
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February - 23 
58th Division recovered the dead body of a LTTE militant along with one I-com set and one T-56 weapon following a confrontation in the Puthukkudiyiruppu east area.
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58th Division recovered the dead body of a LTTE militant along with one I-com set and one T-56 weapon following a confrontation in the Puthukkudiyiruppu east area.
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February - 23 
A day earlier, the SFs during a search operation recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the Vishvamadu area. The recovery made from a suspected LTTE arms production factory included one hundred and fifty 81-mm mortar bombs, 250 mortar bombs trails, 150 boxes of iron balls, 15 rolls of alumini
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A day earlier, the SFs during a search operation recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the Vishvamadu area. The recovery made from a suspected LTTE arms production factory included one hundred and fifty 81-mm mortar bombs, 250 mortar bombs trails, 150 boxes of iron balls, 15 rolls of aluminium cable, thirty-five thousand 12.7 ammunition empty cases, ten thousand 12.7 ammunition heads/noses, forty-one 130-mm mortar projectiles, one pistol magazine, one hundred and twenty-six 9-mm pistol rounds of ammunition, 23 barrels of diesel, 29 barrels of kerosene, 12 hand grenades, three T-56 weapons, five Motorola Base station communication sets, 80 I-com sets, fourteen 81-mm bombs, one hundred and ninety-five 81-mm mortar bomb trails, 250 claymore mine double leg stands, 71 claymore triple leg stands, five Bangalore Torpedo explosive devices, one 2.5 kilograms land mine, one five kilograms land mine, 288 kilograms of TNT explosives, two trapped 81-mm bombs, 1000 plastic mine covers, 33 claymore mines, 30 pressure mines, 20 patrol bombs, 10 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one computer, one Ashok Leyland truck, one Ashok Leyland lorry, ten 60-mm mortar bombs and five LTTE made Arul mortar bombs.
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February - 23 
Disaster Management and Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe told Daily Mirror that around 250 LTTE cadres have so far arrived in the cleared areas (area under Government control) during the past few weeks and surrendered to the military. He said that these cadres had owned up themselves as LT
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Disaster Management and Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe told Daily Mirror that around 250 LTTE cadres have so far arrived in the cleared areas (area under Government control) during the past few weeks and surrendered to the military. He said that these cadres had owned up themselves as LTTE cadres. Meanwhile, Army Spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that 20 of them identified as hardcore fighters were referred to the rehabilitation centres after a screening process. The Brigadier said the existing ones were at the welfare centres with the other internally displaced persons. “We are giving prominence to the hardcore fighters when rehabilitating. There are young men and women among these surrendered members. They have admitted that they served the organisation for a long time,” he added.
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February - 23 
Government officials said that the LTTE's air power has almost collapsed after two outfit’s aircraft, which entered the Colombo sky to carry out a suicide mission, were destroyed by the SFs, officials said. "I do not think the LTTE has any more aircraft left. The two planes took off from a restricte
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Government officials said that the LTTE's air power has almost collapsed after two outfit’s aircraft, which entered the Colombo sky to carry out a suicide mission, were destroyed by the SFs, officials said. "I do not think the LTTE has any more aircraft left. The two planes took off from a restricted air strip in Puthukudirippu and came to Colombo through Mankulam and Mannar," the officials said, adding they were detected on time failing which the damage to Colombo could have been quite high. Military spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said defence authorities had estimated the LTTE to have three aircraft of which one was destroyed a few months ago and the other two on February 20. The defence authorities had claimed that the Sri Lanka Air Force destroyed the first aircraft on September 9, 2008 when the LTTE carried out an air and ground attack on the air force base in Vavuniya.
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February - 23 
On February 23, the troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Mullaitivu area and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants along with 4000 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, four MPMG links, two Rocket Propeller Guns (RPGs) and one night vision device. Als
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On February 23, the troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Mullaitivu area and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants along with 4000 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, four MPMG links, two Rocket Propeller Guns (RPGs) and one night vision device. Also, the dead body of a LTTE militant along with a dog tag (Number: 020) and a cyanide capsule was recovered from the Olumaduwai area. In addition, the SFs in Puthukkudiyiruppu and Kuppulankulam areas recovered 48 anti-personnel mines (APMs), four 81-mm heat bombs, three 81-mm white phosphorus bombs, 76 kerosene oil barrels, two back packs, two belt orders, 48 LTTE caps, 78 LTTE cap badges, one I-com radio set, one jacket, 14 RPG rockets, 4000 T-56 ammunition and nine hand grenades. Similarly, one MPMG, one Light Machine Gun (LMG), seven T-56 weapons and one 12.7 tool kit was recovered from the Puthukuduiruppu area. At Udayarkattikkulam, the SFs recovered seven hand grenades, one claymore mine, four 81-mm mortar bombs, four chargers for mortar launchers, 3000 MPMG ammunition, 5000 T-56 ammunition, one belt order and one motor cycle. Similarly, troops operating in the Chalai area recovered 185 APMs and one shot gun from the area.
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February - 23 
On the same day, the largest LTTE boat ever found by the SFs was reported from Devapuram area in northwest of Puthukkudiyiruppu. The engine and other important parts of this long sea craft had been removed by the militants who abandoned it on a trailer when the 58th Division troops found it. It seem
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On the same day, the largest LTTE boat ever found by the SFs was reported from Devapuram area in northwest of Puthukkudiyiruppu. The engine and other important parts of this long sea craft had been removed by the militants who abandoned it on a trailer when the 58th Division troops found it. It seemed that militants had attempted to drag away the boat which is about 60 feet in length and 10 feet in width. Also, a LTTE torture camp having many cells with doors made of iron bars was found by the troops from the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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February - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) reached closer to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) Puthukkudiyiruppu town, the outfit’s last stronghold, and regained a section of the earth bund in the Kombavil area of Mullaitivu District on February 23, reported Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nan
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Security Forces (SFs) reached closer to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) Puthukkudiyiruppu town, the outfit’s last stronghold, and regained a section of the earth bund in the Kombavil area of Mullaitivu District on February 23, reported Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, “Troops successfully repulsed LTTE resistance and progressed further into the LTTE defence line. Following a fierce battle troops recovered three LTTE bodies and two T-56 assault rifles from the scene.” He added that the LTTE cadres had built an earth bund from North to South fortifying the Iranapali area, which is considered a key LTTE foothold in northeast Puthukkudiyiruppu, the sources said. According to military sources the SFs have now encircled Puthukkudiyiruppu town from all directions and positioned themselves within 400 metres of striking distance. The outfit’s territory in Mullaitivu jungles are now confined to a mere 73 square kilometres, added sources.
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February - 23 
Task Force-V troops recovered one 122-mm artillery round and one more LTTE made mortar bomb from the Pandiyankulam area. Two more 81-mm bombs and one Rocket Propeller Grenade bomb were recovered by Task Force–VII troops from the Muhamalai area of Jaffna District.
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Task Force-V troops recovered one 122-mm artillery round and one more LTTE made mortar bomb from the Pandiyankulam area. Two more 81-mm bombs and one Rocket Propeller Grenade bomb were recovered by Task Force–VII troops from the Muhamalai area of Jaffna District.
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February - 24 
37 civilians, including 12 United Nations local staff, who were detained by the LTTE militants in un-cleared areas (areas not under Government control) managed to escape and reached the naval troops in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya District.
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37 civilians, including 12 United Nations local staff, who were detained by the LTTE militants in un-cleared areas (areas not under Government control) managed to escape and reached the naval troops in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya District.
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February - 24 
A group of LTTE militants who attempted to infiltrate the SF’s defence line in the north of Mullaitivu was observed and fired upon by the 59th Division troops killing a number of militants, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The SFs later recovered the dead bodies of 19 militants. The clashes were s
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A group of LTTE militants who attempted to infiltrate the SF’s defence line in the north of Mullaitivu was observed and fired upon by the 59th Division troops killing a number of militants, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The SFs later recovered the dead bodies of 19 militants. The clashes were still going on till the reports came in.
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February - 24 
During another search operation in the Malawi area, SFs recovered one claymore mine of 12.5 kilograms, 320 rounds of T-56 ammunition, seven anti-personnel mines (APMs), one cyanide capsule, one LTTE dog tag, some LTTE uniform items and 13 LTTE literature books. At Maniarkulam, troops recovered 20 AP
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During another search operation in the Malawi area, SFs recovered one claymore mine of 12.5 kilograms, 320 rounds of T-56 ammunition, seven anti-personnel mines (APMs), one cyanide capsule, one LTTE dog tag, some LTTE uniform items and 13 LTTE literature books. At Maniarkulam, troops recovered 20 APMs, 20 five fuses, twenty two 60-mm mortar bombs with fuses and two hand grenades.
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February - 24 
Fighting intensified between the troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area as the outfit was putting up stiff resistance in their final stronghold in Mullaitivu District on February 24, reported Sri Lanka Army. While eight militants were killed, the t
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Fighting intensified between the troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area as the outfit was putting up stiff resistance in their final stronghold in Mullaitivu District on February 24, reported Sri Lanka Army. While eight militants were killed, the troops also recovered 14 T-56 weapons, one I-com radio set, one Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) and one claymore mine from the Puthukkudiyiruppu north. In addition, Security Force (SF) personnel killed six militants in the area north of Puthukkudiyiruppu, Defence.lk reports.
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February - 24 
One more LTTE camp was captured by the Task Force-IV troops following heavy clashes with the militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. Subsequently, the troops recovered forty-five 80-mm mortar barrels, fifteen 80-mm bipods, 32 base plates, fourteen 60-mm mortar launchers, forty-three 60-mm mortar ba
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One more LTTE camp was captured by the Task Force-IV troops following heavy clashes with the militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. Subsequently, the troops recovered forty-five 80-mm mortar barrels, fifteen 80-mm bipods, 32 base plates, fourteen 60-mm mortar launchers, forty-three 60-mm mortar barrels, twenty-five commando mortar barrels, three 120-mm artillery barrels, three .50 weapons without buts, one carlgustave weapon and a large stock of T-56, T-81 and 303 riffles from the captured camp.
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February - 24 
One RPG round, 500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three hand grenades, one tractor trailer, one motorbike, two generators of 3kv and 5kv, and one water pump were recovered by the SFs from the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu. Separately, four hand grenades and two claymore mines were recovered from the A
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One RPG round, 500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three hand grenades, one tractor trailer, one motorbike, two generators of 3kv and 5kv, and one water pump were recovered by the SFs from the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu. Separately, four hand grenades and two claymore mines were recovered from the Ampakamam, Nedunkerni and Iranamadu areas.
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February - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) entered Puthukkudiyiruppu Township, the last township under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) control, in the Mullaitivu District following fierce fighting in the morning of February 24, reported Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, "Troo
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Security Forces (SFs) entered Puthukkudiyiruppu Township, the last township under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) control, in the Mullaitivu District following fierce fighting in the morning of February 24, reported Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, "Troops launched a heavy offensive and marched forward to liberate the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. Task Force IV from the south, troops of the 53 division from the west and 58 Division from the west and northwest encircled the LTTE earth bund and made rapid advances to enter the Puthukkudiyiruppu Township while encountering stiff resistance. Tiger cadres facing heavy defeat and retaliation from the Security Forces, fled the area leaving arms and bodies. Troops advanced into the LTTE territory inflicting severe casualties. Scores of LTTE cadres were killed and many wounded." After the capture of Puthukkudiyiruppu, the LTTE militants will be cornered to some coastal villages and jungles in Mullaitivu.
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February - 24 
Six more civilians were killed when the SLA fired artillery shell near the makeshift hospital at Puthumaaththalan, the Website added.
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Six more civilians were killed when the SLA fired artillery shell near the makeshift hospital at Puthumaaththalan, the Website added.
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February - 24 
Three Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed Iranaippaalai thrice, killing seven civilians, claimed pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. At least four of the victims belonged to a single family, according to the report.
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Three Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed Iranaippaalai thrice, killing seven civilians, claimed pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. At least four of the victims belonged to a single family, according to the report.
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February - 25 
Army troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Chalai, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Palamattalan and Mulliyaweli east areas of Mullaitivu District on February 25, according to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recove
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Army troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Chalai, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Palamattalan and Mulliyaweli east areas of Mullaitivu District on February 25, according to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of one militant along with two T-56 weapons, 10 hand grenades, one improvised bomb, fitted to a 120-mm mortar bomb, and a magazine.
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February - 25 February - 27
At least 135 civilians were killed and several others wounded in continued military offensive in the Mullaitivu District during the past three days, the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net reported. While 60 civilians reportedly died in the bombing and artillery and mortar
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At least 135 civilians were killed and several others wounded in continued military offensive in the Mullaitivu District during the past three days, the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net reported. While 60 civilians reportedly died in the bombing and artillery and mortar attack on February 27, the number of civilians killed on February 25 and February 26 totalled 75. 18 of the victims on February 25 and two on February 26 were killed within the 'safety zone' in artillery shelling. The Website also claimed that a Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jet engaged in bombing civilian pockets at Aananthapuram and Chempankundu exploded on February 27. On February 26, the troops clashed with LTTE militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District killing 14 of them, reports Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, “LTTE transmissions confirmed that 14 Tigers were killed and over 30 wounded during the clash. An LTTE ground commander known as Shankar who led the confrontation in Puthukkudiyiruppu area was killed.” In addition, an unspecified number of militants were killed during clashes between the two sides in Ampalavanpokkanai, Mulliyavalai, east Puthukkudiyiruppu, Chalai and Terumurikandi areas. Following the clashes at Ampalavanpokkanai, troops recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with eight 81-mm mortars, booby traps, 35 hand grenades, a T-56 assault riffle and an I-Com set, Nanayakkara added.
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February - 25 
The Government is planning to reopen the Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) highway for the public by next month after completing the de-mining process, said Defence spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, reports Colombo Page. However, an AFP report said the military reopened the road on February 25 and operated
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The Government is planning to reopen the Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) highway for the public by next month after completing the de-mining process, said Defence spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, reports Colombo Page. However, an AFP report said the military reopened the road on February 25 and operated a food convoy along the A-9 highway to Jaffna.
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February - 26 
Daily News reports that following fierce clashes, the SFs captured a suicide bomb factory and the hideout of Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) leader Soosai and also detected a swimming pool used by the LTTE leadership on February 25. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said troops in w
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Daily News reports that following fierce clashes, the SFs captured a suicide bomb factory and the hideout of Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) leader Soosai and also detected a swimming pool used by the LTTE leadership on February 25. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said troops in west Puthukkudiyiruppu captured a suicide bomb factory, adding, “It is believed that the Tigers used the location as a manufacturing yard for suicide bombs, claymore mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).” He said adjoining to the bomb manufacturing yard troops captured the Soosai’s hideout. “The bunker was severely damaged due to aerial bombing earlier. Out Boat Motors and many other equipment used by the Sea Tiger cadres were also found in the vicinity,” he added. In addition, the SFs detected a swimming pool, 50 feet long and 30 feet wide with its deep end over 7 feet in depth, and its surrounding fortifications following intense fighting.
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February - 26 
15 children and four women were injured in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area when the LTTE militants opened fire targeting civilians who were fleeing towards cleared areas (area under Government control) in the morning of February 26. This is the third such firing instance.
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15 children and four women were injured in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area when the LTTE militants opened fire targeting civilians who were fleeing towards cleared areas (area under Government control) in the morning of February 26. This is the third such firing instance.
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February - 26 
During search operations in the Aliyavalai, Kallikulam areas of Mullaitivu District, Elephant Pass in Jaffna District, Jayapuram and Poonaweli in the Kilinochchi District, SFs recovered 900 T-56 ammunition rounds, 255 rounds of 12.7 ammunition, 27 Rocket Propeller Grenade bombs, 10 chargers, eight h
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During search operations in the Aliyavalai, Kallikulam areas of Mullaitivu District, Elephant Pass in Jaffna District, Jayapuram and Poonaweli in the Kilinochchi District, SFs recovered 900 T-56 ammunition rounds, 255 rounds of 12.7 ammunition, 27 Rocket Propeller Grenade bombs, 10 chargers, eight hand grenades, six 60-mm mortar bombs, four claymore mines and one shot gun.
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February - 27 February - 28
20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as fierce fighting erupted between the troops and the militants in the Mullaitivu District in the night of February 27 and continued till the morning of February 28. Colombo Page reports that the troops on February 28 stormed the LTTE
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20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as fierce fighting erupted between the troops and the militants in the Mullaitivu District in the night of February 27 and continued till the morning of February 28. Colombo Page reports that the troops on February 28 stormed the LTTE built earth bund in Palamattalan at the north end of the narrow land strip along the coast following heavy fighting in the area since February 27. Troops also captured the two kilometres long earth bund and a bunker line across the land strip.
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February - 27 
An unspecified number of LTTE militants were killed in fighting with the troops in the area north of Kombavil in Mullaitivu District on February 27, reported Defence.lk. During subsequent search operation, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons
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An unspecified number of LTTE militants were killed in fighting with the troops in the area north of Kombavil in Mullaitivu District on February 27, reported Defence.lk. During subsequent search operation, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons.
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February - 27 
Troops recovered six 81-mm mortar bombs, 15 anti-personnel mines, three T-56 magazines, 15 detonators, two 81-mm mortar bombs converted into booby traps, five metre long safety fuses and nine metre long detonator cords from the Muthaliyakulam, Karuppadimuruppu and Mankulam areas, according to a Sri
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Troops recovered six 81-mm mortar bombs, 15 anti-personnel mines, three T-56 magazines, 15 detonators, two 81-mm mortar bombs converted into booby traps, five metre long safety fuses and nine metre long detonator cords from the Muthaliyakulam, Karuppadimuruppu and Mankulam areas, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. Similarly, a plastic bottle stuffed with explosives was recovered from Vettalaikerny in the Jaffna District.
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February - 28 
At Ampalavanpokkanai in the northwest of Puthukkudiyiruppu the SFs recovered two large sea crafts which had been brought to the land and kept in the jungle.
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At Ampalavanpokkanai in the northwest of Puthukkudiyiruppu the SFs recovered two large sea crafts which had been brought to the land and kept in the jungle.
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February - 28 
On February 28, troops in the southwest of Mulliyavalai recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, five T-56 magazines, 346 rounds of ammunition, one suicide jacket, one satellite phone, one map, one phone charger, one I-com set, one cyanide capsule, one Global Positioning S
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On February 28, troops in the southwest of Mulliyavalai recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, five T-56 magazines, 346 rounds of ammunition, one suicide jacket, one satellite phone, one map, one phone charger, one I-com set, one cyanide capsule, one Global Positioning System, one hand grenade, one compass, one LTTE uniform and one LTTE pack on February 28, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 28 
On the same day, one 81-mm improvised explosive device and 12 anti-personnel mines were recovered by the troops from the Olumaduwai and Mullikulam areas.
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On the same day, one 81-mm improvised explosive device and 12 anti-personnel mines were recovered by the troops from the Olumaduwai and Mullikulam areas.
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February - 28 
Reports indicate that LTTE’s Intelligence Chief Pottu Amman is believed to be active on the ground as fighting raged in Puthukkudiyiruppu, according to Daily Mirror. It is reported that he has even called for urgent assistance from other LTTE leaders requesting more weapons to the Puthukkudiyiruppu
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Reports indicate that LTTE’s Intelligence Chief Pottu Amman is believed to be active on the ground as fighting raged in Puthukkudiyiruppu, according to Daily Mirror. It is reported that he has even called for urgent assistance from other LTTE leaders requesting more weapons to the Puthukkudiyiruppu battlefield. According to ground military information, the army had monitored a conversation between Pottu Amman and another unknown senior leader over radio communications on Friday 26. In that conversation, Pottu Amman had sought replenishments of small arms as they came under heavy military attack. It is also reported that Pottu Amman was leading the battle in the Iranapalai area north of Puthukuduiruppu. Earlier, reports said all second level LTTE leaders had been called to the battle front with most of their senior leaders being killed by the military. Civilians, who fled the Puthukuduiruppu area few days ago, told the military that on February 4, they had seen Pottu Amman in the Matalan area in Mullaitivu recruiting people.
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February - 28 
The SFs confronted LTTE militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area inflicting heavy casualties among the militants and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of nine militants along with three T-56 weapons, reported SLA. A few soldiers also sustained injuries in fighting.
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The SFs confronted LTTE militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area inflicting heavy casualties among the militants and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of nine militants along with three T-56 weapons, reported SLA. A few soldiers also sustained injuries in fighting.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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