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Kilinochchi (Northern Province): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2008
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September - 1 
BBC reports that civilians living in LTTE-held areas were urged by the outfit to build bunkers. The leaflets said, "No houses should be without bunkers. Be it road junctions, play grounds, schools, business establishments, offices- in all places bunkers should be constructed as Safety Mechanisms." T
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BBC reports that civilians living in LTTE-held areas were urged by the outfit to build bunkers. The leaflets said, "No houses should be without bunkers. Be it road junctions, play grounds, schools, business establishments, offices- in all places bunkers should be constructed as Safety Mechanisms." These leaflets were handed over to the people in Kilinochchi by the outfit days after the SLAF dropped leaflets urging the civilians to leave the LTTE-held areas. Aid agencies said 134000 displaced people are in Kilinochchi district alone. The Government leaflets said the outfit is facing huge defeats and urged civilians to save their lives by leaving for Government-held territory, adds The Hindu.
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September - 1 
During another encounter in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district, the SFs killed seven militants and wounded nine others. Three soldiers were also killed while 16 others sustained injuries in theses clashes. One more soldier was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion in the same area.
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During another encounter in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district, the SFs killed seven militants and wounded nine others. Three soldiers were also killed while 16 others sustained injuries in theses clashes. One more soldier was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion in the same area.
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September - 1 
On the same day, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets neutralised an LTTE defence line, north of Nachchakuda in the Kilinochchi district. Similarly, the MI-24 fighter helicopters of the SLAF bombed LTTE’s Madam area defence line, about three kilometres east of Nachchakuda.
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On the same day, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets neutralised an LTTE defence line, north of Nachchakuda in the Kilinochchi district. Similarly, the MI-24 fighter helicopters of the SLAF bombed LTTE’s Madam area defence line, about three kilometres east of Nachchakuda.
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September - 2 
On September 2, at least 17 militants were killed while 18 others sustained injuries during clashes with the troops in the Nachchakuda and Kunchankulam areas of Kilinochchi district. Five soldiers were also killed while 17 others were wounded. One T-56 weapon, one anti tank mine, twelve booby traps
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On September 2, at least 17 militants were killed while 18 others sustained injuries during clashes with the troops in the Nachchakuda and Kunchankulam areas of Kilinochchi district. Five soldiers were also killed while 17 others were wounded. One T-56 weapon, one anti tank mine, twelve booby traps and thirty APMs were recovered from the possession of slain militants.
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September - 2 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised an LTTE mortar location and another defensive position, about two kilometres north of Nachchakuda in the Kilinochchi district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised an LTTE mortar location and another defensive position, about two kilometres north of Nachchakuda in the Kilinochchi district.
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September - 3 
10 LTTE militants were killed and 13 others wounded as the troops captured about 400-meters of land at Terankandal in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district neutralising an LTTE bunker line. 31 soldiers sustained injuries during these clashes.
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10 LTTE militants were killed and 13 others wounded as the troops captured about 400-meters of land at Terankandal in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi district neutralising an LTTE bunker line. 31 soldiers sustained injuries during these clashes.
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September - 3 
19 partly disfigured and decomposed corpses of soldiers delivered to the International Committee of Red Cross officials by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Mullaitivu district was received by the Army authorities serving Omanthai Entry/Exit point in the Vavuniya district on Septemb
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19 partly disfigured and decomposed corpses of soldiers delivered to the International Committee of Red Cross officials by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Mullaitivu district was received by the Army authorities serving Omanthai Entry/Exit point in the Vavuniya district on September 3-evening, reports Sri Lanka Army. Of them, seven dead bodies have been so far identified as those of the soldiers who had gone missing in the Nachchakuda area of Kilinochchi district on after heavy fighting on September 2.
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September - 3 
On September 3, the security forces (SFs) killed 22 militants, including one LTTE intelligence leader identified as ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ Neelavan, in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district
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On September 3, the security forces (SFs) killed 22 militants, including one LTTE intelligence leader identified as ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ Neelavan, in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district
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September - 4 
At least 18 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and three others wounded during clashes with the troops in the Vannavikulam, Andankulam and Akkarayannagar areas of the Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts on September 4-morning, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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At least 18 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and three others wounded during clashes with the troops in the Vannavikulam, Andankulam and Akkarayannagar areas of the Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts on September 4-morning, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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September - 5 
At least nine militants and a soldier were killed as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Akkarayankulam, Mannikkandannadu, Vannavikulam and adjoining areas of Kilinochchi district. Nine more militants and six soldiers were wounded during these clashes.
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At least nine militants and a soldier were killed as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Akkarayankulam, Mannikkandannadu, Vannavikulam and adjoining areas of Kilinochchi district. Nine more militants and six soldiers were wounded during these clashes.
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September - 5 
One soldier was injured in the explosion of an anti-personnel mine in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Another soldier was injured in a confrontation at Vannerikuma in the Kilinochchi district.
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One soldier was injured in the explosion of an anti-personnel mine in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Another soldier was injured in a confrontation at Vannerikuma in the Kilinochchi district.
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September - 5 
The LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting the Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Mailavadduvan in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district inuring one STF member who died later. Similarly, another soldier was killed and one more sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device
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The LTTE militants detonated a claymore mine targeting the Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Mailavadduvan in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district inuring one STF member who died later. Similarly, another soldier was killed and one more sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district. Separately, one soldier was killed while another got wounded in LTTE-triggered explosions of anti-personnel mines (APM) and booby traps and fire in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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September - 5 
The troops repulsed an LTTE attack in the Mannikkandannadu area of Kilinochchi district killing four militants while injuring nine others. Three soldiers also received injuries during the fighting.
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The troops repulsed an LTTE attack in the Mannikkandannadu area of Kilinochchi district killing four militants while injuring nine others. Three soldiers also received injuries during the fighting.
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September - 6 
On September 6, the MI 24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised an LTTE bunker line located in the vicinity of Tannimurippukulam Tank in the Kilinochchi district.
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On September 6, the MI 24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised an LTTE bunker line located in the vicinity of Tannimurippukulam Tank in the Kilinochchi district.
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September - 6 
The troops killed two LTTE cadres and injured two others in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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The troops killed two LTTE cadres and injured two others in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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September - 7 
Four SF personnel were in injured in LTTE mortar fire and small arms fire towards troops in the Nachchakuda and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district. Two more soldiers sustained injuries in two separate explosions of booby traps in the Vannavikulam area. Further, two soldiers were injured in c
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Four SF personnel were in injured in LTTE mortar fire and small arms fire towards troops in the Nachchakuda and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district. Two more soldiers sustained injuries in two separate explosions of booby traps in the Vannavikulam area. Further, two soldiers were injured in clashes with the militants ahead of the Ariyalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Jaffna district.
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September - 7 
On September 7, 11 LTTE militants were killed and at least six others injured by the troops as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Periyamadu, east of Nachchakuda and Vannavikulam areas in Vavuniya and Kilinochchi districts. Four soldiers sustained injuries due to mortar fire and activation
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On September 7, 11 LTTE militants were killed and at least six others injured by the troops as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Periyamadu, east of Nachchakuda and Vannavikulam areas in Vavuniya and Kilinochchi districts. Four soldiers sustained injuries due to mortar fire and activation of an LTTE anti-personnel mine (APM) in those areas.
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September - 7 
On September 7, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) MI-24 fighter helicopters neutralised a Sea Tiger [the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] base located at Kavitharamunei in the Pooneryn area of Kilinochchi district, reports Sri Lanka Army. Elsewhere, the SLAF fighter jets bombed
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On September 7, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) MI-24 fighter helicopters neutralised a Sea Tiger [the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] base located at Kavitharamunei in the Pooneryn area of Kilinochchi district, reports Sri Lanka Army. Elsewhere, the SLAF fighter jets bombed an LTTE camp located east of Nachchakuda. Similarly, an LTTE training centre located three kilometres west of Mankulam in the Mullaitivu district was shelled by the SLAF fighter jets.
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September - 8 
On September 8, troops killed 10 militants while injuring nine others as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Nachchakuda, Tambalamunai, Panisaikundumadu and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district to the west of the A-9 road.
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On September 8, troops killed 10 militants while injuring nine others as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Nachchakuda, Tambalamunai, Panisaikundumadu and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district to the west of the A-9 road.
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September - 8 
The SLAF fighter jets thrice bombed the LTTE defence line in the Nachchakuda area in the Kilinochchi district.
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The SLAF fighter jets thrice bombed the LTTE defence line in the Nachchakuda area in the Kilinochchi district.
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September - 9 
10 LTTE militants were killed and more than 20 others injured during confrontations with the troops in the areas north of Rumulamunai, Vannavikulam, Kariyalanmodai and Ranaikandanamadu in the Kilinochchi district on September 9, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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10 LTTE militants were killed and more than 20 others injured during confrontations with the troops in the areas north of Rumulamunai, Vannavikulam, Kariyalanmodai and Ranaikandanamadu in the Kilinochchi district on September 9, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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September - 10 
12 militants and eight SF personnel were injured during clashes in the area north of Rumulamunai in the Kilinochchi district. The troops also two bunkers during the operation.
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12 militants and eight SF personnel were injured during clashes in the area north of Rumulamunai in the Kilinochchi district. The troops also two bunkers during the operation.
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September - 10 
According a report by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) there are at least 160000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi districts, which are under LTTE control.
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According a report by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) there are at least 160000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi districts, which are under LTTE control.
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September - 10 
Six more militants were killed while six others received injuring in a separate clash with the troops in the Uluththuveli and Andankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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Six more militants were killed while six others received injuring in a separate clash with the troops in the Uluththuveli and Andankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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September - 10 
Sri Lankan Air Force on September 10 (today) fired shells at the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) intelligence headquarters near Kilinochchi town centre and destroyed it extensively, reports Sri Lankan Army.
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Sri Lankan Air Force on September 10 (today) fired shells at the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) intelligence headquarters near Kilinochchi town centre and destroyed it extensively, reports Sri Lankan Army.
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September - 10 
The SLAF attack on the LTTE Intelligence Headquarters in Kilinochchi on September 10 has prompted the re-location of International Non Governmental Organizations (INGOs) out of Kilinochchi, the Lankadeepa in a report said on September 12.
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The SLAF attack on the LTTE Intelligence Headquarters in Kilinochchi on September 10 has prompted the re-location of International Non Governmental Organizations (INGOs) out of Kilinochchi, the Lankadeepa in a report said on September 12.
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September - 10 
Two soldiers were killed during clashes with the LTTE militants in the Panaikandanmadu area of Kilinochchi district.
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Two soldiers were killed during clashes with the LTTE militants in the Panaikandanmadu area of Kilinochchi district.
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September - 11 
At least 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and five others wounded during clashes with the troops in the Akkarayankulam, Kariyalanmodai, Manirasakulam, Vannavikulam and Pannaikanthakadu areas of Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts on September 11, reports Sri Lanka Ar
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At least 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and five others wounded during clashes with the troops in the Akkarayankulam, Kariyalanmodai, Manirasakulam, Vannavikulam and Pannaikanthakadu areas of Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts on September 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. While one soldier was killed during confrontation at Pannaikanthakadu, eight other soldiers reportedly got injured in confrontations in Kilinochchi district.
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September - 11 
On September 10, five LTTE cadres were killed and at least three others injured in clashes with the troops in the Akkarayankulam and Maniarkulam areas closer to the Kilinochchi-Mullaitivu districts boarders. Seven soldiers also sustained injuries during these clashes and explosion of an anti-personn
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On September 10, five LTTE cadres were killed and at least three others injured in clashes with the troops in the Akkarayankulam and Maniarkulam areas closer to the Kilinochchi-Mullaitivu districts boarders. Seven soldiers also sustained injuries during these clashes and explosion of an anti-personnel mine (APM).
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September - 12 
On September 12, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets in two successive air raids neutralized two LTTE camps in the Muhamalai area. The SLAF spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara, speaking to defence.lk said the SLAF fighters neutralized the LTTE forward operational base located aro
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On September 12, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets in two successive air raids neutralized two LTTE camps in the Muhamalai area. The SLAF spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara, speaking to defence.lk said the SLAF fighters neutralized the LTTE forward operational base located around 200-meters away from the outfit’s Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Muhamalai at 5.05 pm (SLST). Five minutes later, the SLAF neutralized an LTTE storage facility located 500-meters away from the same FDL. The store complex used by the LTTE terrorists to store their weapons, ammunitions and communication equipments, spokesperson said.
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September - 12 
Six more militants were killed and two others received injuries in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the area south of Nayaru in Kilinochchi district.
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Six more militants were killed and two others received injuries in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the area south of Nayaru in Kilinochchi district.
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September - 13 
Also, the Sri Lanka Air Force Fighter jets neutralized a heavily fortified concrete building complex of the LTTE that had been built in concealment about 1-km north of Iranamadu in the Kilinochchi district.
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Also, the Sri Lanka Air Force Fighter jets neutralized a heavily fortified concrete building complex of the LTTE that had been built in concealment about 1-km north of Iranamadu in the Kilinochchi district.
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September - 13 
At least 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 20 others injured during clashes with the troops in the Akkarayankulam, Vannavikulam and Nachchakuda areas of Kilinochchi district and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district on September 13, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 20 others injured during clashes with the troops in the Akkarayankulam, Vannavikulam and Nachchakuda areas of Kilinochchi district and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district on September 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also injured in the confrontation at Nachchakuda.
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September - 13 
On September 12, eight militants were killed and nine others injured during separate clashes with the security forces in the Vedamakilam, north of Palamoddai, north of Janakapura, Andankulam and Perankulam in the Vavuniya district and Akkarayankulam, Nachchakuda, Vannavikulam and Vanneikandamadu in
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On September 12, eight militants were killed and nine others injured during separate clashes with the security forces in the Vedamakilam, north of Palamoddai, north of Janakapura, Andankulam and Perankulam in the Vavuniya district and Akkarayankulam, Nachchakuda, Vannavikulam and Vanneikandamadu in the Kilinochchi district. One soldier was also killed while nine others got injured in LTTE mortar fire and explosion of anti-personnel mines.
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September - 15 
Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and seven others injured during confrontations with the troops in the Kaliyalamunai, Nachchakuda, Vannavikulam and Pannaikandamdu areas of Kilinochchi district on September 15, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were also inj
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Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and seven others injured during confrontations with the troops in the Kaliyalamunai, Nachchakuda, Vannavikulam and Pannaikandamdu areas of Kilinochchi district on September 15, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were also injured in these clashes.
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September - 15 
The SFs neutralized one LTTE bunker at Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district killing three militants while injuring two others. Similarly, three more militants were killed and two others injured in an encounter in the same area. 12 soldiers also sustained injuries in confrontations and IEDs explo
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The SFs neutralized one LTTE bunker at Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district killing three militants while injuring two others. Similarly, three more militants were killed and two others injured in an encounter in the same area. 12 soldiers also sustained injuries in confrontations and IEDs explosions in the area.
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September - 15 
Troops operating east of Akkarayankulam foiled three counter attacks by the LTTE to capture the area under the security forces since September 15, killing at least 15 LTTE cadres. Troops are now operating just one kilometre west of the A-9 road in the Murikkandal area and 5.5 kilometres south of Kil
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Troops operating east of Akkarayankulam foiled three counter attacks by the LTTE to capture the area under the security forces since September 15, killing at least 15 LTTE cadres. Troops are now operating just one kilometre west of the A-9 road in the Murikkandal area and 5.5 kilometres south of Kilinochchi.
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September - 16 
Six more soldiers sustained injuries in confrontations with the LTTE militants at Vellankulam in the Kilinochchi district.
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Six more soldiers sustained injuries in confrontations with the LTTE militants at Vellankulam in the Kilinochchi district.
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September - 16 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on September 16-morning a secret LTTE hideout, frequented by the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, in Vaddakkachchi area north of Iranamadu in the Kilinochchi district. "This is a site most frequented by the terror chief, and LTTE is expected to remain ti
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets on September 16-morning a secret LTTE hideout, frequented by the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, in Vaddakkachchi area north of Iranamadu in the Kilinochchi district. "This is a site most frequented by the terror chief, and LTTE is expected to remain tight lip on the casualty figures," the Defense Ministry said.
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September - 17 
At least 25 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and four soldiers were killed while about 25 militants and 14 soldiers were injured as troops captured a 1.5-kilometres stretch of the huge earth bund at Karampaikkulam, eight kilometres northeast of Nachchakuda, in the Kilinochchi distri
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At least 25 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and four soldiers were killed while about 25 militants and 14 soldiers were injured as troops captured a 1.5-kilometres stretch of the huge earth bund at Karampaikkulam, eight kilometres northeast of Nachchakuda, in the Kilinochchi district on September 17, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told Daily News. "Troops attached to the 58 Division captured 15 to 20 Tiger bunkers along this stretch of the earth bund amidst heavy resistance from the LTTE", he added. Troops also effectively foiled two counter attacks by the LTTE to recapture the lost terrain. The huge earth bund which is 12 to 14 feet in height, a ditch six feet deep and 12 to 14 feet wide had been constructed from Nachchakuda to Akkarayankulam by the LTTE and was posing a huge obstacle for the troops in their advance towards the North.
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September - 17 
Eight more militants were killed and 14 others wounded in encounters between the two sides in the areas east of Akkarayankulam and Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district. One soldier received injuries in the Akkarayankulam area. The SFs captured one bunker following those confrontations.
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Eight more militants were killed and 14 others wounded in encounters between the two sides in the areas east of Akkarayankulam and Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district. One soldier received injuries in the Akkarayankulam area. The SFs captured one bunker following those confrontations.
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September - 17 
The MI-24 fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) shelled withdrawing militants in the northeast of Akkarayankulam in Kilinochchi district. Details of the incident are awaited. Also, one LTTE mortar position, about two kilometres west of Vannavikulam, was neutralized by the fighter jets of th
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The MI-24 fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) shelled withdrawing militants in the northeast of Akkarayankulam in Kilinochchi district. Details of the incident are awaited. Also, one LTTE mortar position, about two kilometres west of Vannavikulam, was neutralized by the fighter jets of the SLAF. Similarly, fighter jets bombed an LTTE artillery position, about nine kilometres northwest of Akkarayankulam.
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September - 18 
At least 25 Sea Tigers, cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), were killed and 10 Sea Tiger boats, including three big ones, were destroyed in a four-hour long sea battle between naval troops and the Sea Tigers in the seas off Valaipadu at Nachchakuda in the Kilinochc
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At least 25 Sea Tigers, cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), were killed and 10 Sea Tiger boats, including three big ones, were destroyed in a four-hour long sea battle between naval troops and the Sea Tigers in the seas off Valaipadu at Nachchakuda in the Kilinochchi district on September 18, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The clash started about five nautical miles west of Nachchakuda, after naval troops directed fire on a flotilla of LTTE boats moving towards Iranatheevu islands. Four navy personnel received injuries in the fighting. The LTTE Sea Tiger cadres fled with four other damaged boats. Intercepted LTTE communications disclosed that the sea attack was led by a senior Sea Tiger cadre identified as Kader.
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September - 18 
The security forces (SFs) captured another 1.5 kilometres stretch of land in the Karampaikkulam area of Kilinochchi district killing 15 LTTE militants and injuring 18 others, SLA reported. Three soldiers were also killed while 12 others received injuries during the clash. Latest reports suggested th
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The security forces (SFs) captured another 1.5 kilometres stretch of land in the Karampaikkulam area of Kilinochchi district killing 15 LTTE militants and injuring 18 others, SLA reported. Three soldiers were also killed while 12 others received injuries during the clash. Latest reports suggested that 10 soldiers were killed at Karampaikkulam on September 17 contrary to four deaths reported earlier.
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September - 18 
The SFs recovered 10 detonators, 100 grams of C-4 explosives, one gelignite stick and a 20-feet long detonator code at Horiwila in the Nochchiyagama area of Anuradhapura district. Similarly, four APMs, one detonator code, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), one map of Padaviya area, 20 T-56 amm
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The SFs recovered 10 detonators, 100 grams of C-4 explosives, one gelignite stick and a 20-feet long detonator code at Horiwila in the Nochchiyagama area of Anuradhapura district. Similarly, four APMs, one detonator code, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), one map of Padaviya area, 20 T-56 ammunition rounds, two 9-mm pistol ammunition, three batteries and some food items were recovered by the SFs from the Inguruhinna area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 18 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter crafts neutralized an LTTE anti aircraft defense system at Palaiandankulam, northwest of Vishvamadu, in the Mullaitivu district. Separately, one LTTE mortar position, about 3 kilometres north of Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district was bombed by the SLAF je
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter crafts neutralized an LTTE anti aircraft defense system at Palaiandankulam, northwest of Vishvamadu, in the Mullaitivu district. Separately, one LTTE mortar position, about 3 kilometres north of Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district was bombed by the SLAF jets. Also, the MI-24 crafts of the SLAF shelled an LTTE camp, about 1 kilometre east of Vannavikulam.
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September - 18 
Three persons were killed and five others injured in a claymore mine explosion targeting a civilian bus along the Kilinochchi-Pullekyarkulam road in the LTTE-held Puthur area of Kilinochchi district, reports Colombo Page. The bus was on its way from Pullekyarkulam to Kilinochchi.
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Three persons were killed and five others injured in a claymore mine explosion targeting a civilian bus along the Kilinochchi-Pullekyarkulam road in the LTTE-held Puthur area of Kilinochchi district, reports Colombo Page. The bus was on its way from Pullekyarkulam to Kilinochchi.
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September - 19 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralized an LTTE target in the area north west of Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralized an LTTE target in the area north west of Vannavikulam in the Kilinochchi district.
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September - 19 
Two more LTTE cadres were killed in separate encounters with the security forces (SFs) in the Akkarayankulam and Panniwedikulam areas of Kilinochchi district.
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Two more LTTE cadres were killed in separate encounters with the security forces (SFs) in the Akkarayankulam and Panniwedikulam areas of Kilinochchi district.
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September - 20 
On September 20, three soldiers were killed in LTTE mortar fire in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district. Another soldier was killed in clashes with the LTTE militants in the Pannaikandamdu area.
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On September 20, three soldiers were killed in LTTE mortar fire in the Vannavikulam area of Kilinochchi district. Another soldier was killed in clashes with the LTTE militants in the Pannaikandamdu area.
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September - 20 
On the same day, the SFs recovered explosives from the Mavilaru south of Trincomalee district.
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On the same day, the SFs recovered explosives from the Mavilaru south of Trincomalee district.
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September - 21 
At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and five others injured during clashes with the security forces in the Akkarayankulam, Wannivilankulam and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district on September 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. Four soldiers were also killed whil
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At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and five others injured during clashes with the security forces in the Akkarayankulam, Wannivilankulam and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district on September 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. Four soldiers were also killed while five others received injuries during the confrontations.
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September - 21 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of them injured in clashes with the troops in the Karampaikkulam area of Kilinochchi district on September 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Four soldiers were also reported injured in the incident. Six
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of them injured in clashes with the troops in the Karampaikkulam area of Kilinochchi district on September 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Four soldiers were also reported injured in the incident. Six bunkers were neutralized while three T-56 weapons along with 32 hand grenades, seven pouches and 15,000 small arms ammunition were recovered during the clashes.
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September - 21 
The fighter jets of Sri Lanka Air Force destroyed two LTTE hideouts near Nachchikuda and Akkarayankulam on September 21 (today).
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The fighter jets of Sri Lanka Air Force destroyed two LTTE hideouts near Nachchikuda and Akkarayankulam on September 21 (today).
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September - 21 
The United Nations (UN) in Sri Lanka on September 21 announced that its offices in the LTTE-held Kilinochchi have been looted, reports Colombo Page. “The UN in Sri Lanka says that it is seriously concerned by theft from its Kilinochchi Offices on Thursday and Friday nights. The UN has drawn this to
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The United Nations (UN) in Sri Lanka on September 21 announced that its offices in the LTTE-held Kilinochchi have been looted, reports Colombo Page. “The UN in Sri Lanka says that it is seriously concerned by theft from its Kilinochchi Offices on Thursday and Friday nights. The UN has drawn this to the attention of the LTTE and says that humanitarian assets and staff ought to be protected at all times in accordance with international humanitarian law,” the UN said in a statement.
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September - 22 
At least 17 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 13 others injured as clashes erupted between the militants and the troops in the Akkarayankulam, Wannivilankulam, Pannaikandamdu and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district on September 22, reported Sri Lanka Army. Afte
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At least 17 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 13 others injured as clashes erupted between the militants and the troops in the Akkarayankulam, Wannivilankulam, Pannaikandamdu and Vannavikulam areas of Kilinochchi district on September 22, reported Sri Lanka Army. After the confrontation at Akkarayankulam, troops neutralized an LTTE bunker and recovered the dead bodies of three militants (two females and one male) along with a satellite phone, three SIM cards, one battery, two T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun drum, two dog tags, four caps, five packs, two ration packets, one medicine packet and one ID. An LTTE mortar fire attack in the Wannivilankulam area injured one soldier.
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September - 23 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter crafts neutralized an LTTE camp in the Piramanthalkulam area of Kilinochchi district. Also, the SLAF fighter jets carried out three separate air attacks on LTTE camps in the Kilinochchi area. While one of the camps is located 2.5-km north of Vannavikulam the ot
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter crafts neutralized an LTTE camp in the Piramanthalkulam area of Kilinochchi district. Also, the SLAF fighter jets carried out three separate air attacks on LTTE camps in the Kilinochchi area. While one of the camps is located 2.5-km north of Vannavikulam the other two are about 2-km and 5-km north of Akkarayankulam.
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September - 23 
Troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one LTTE belt, one pouch, one grenade, one APM and a few more LTTE items from the Karampaikkulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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Troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one LTTE belt, one pouch, one grenade, one APM and a few more LTTE items from the Karampaikkulam area of Kilinochchi district.
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September - 24 
Four more militants were killed and an equal number of them injured during separate clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Akkarayankulam, Vandarimodai and Teyankulam areas of Kilinochchi district. While three soldiers were also killed, two other soldiers sustained injuries in these incidents
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Four more militants were killed and an equal number of them injured during separate clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Akkarayankulam, Vandarimodai and Teyankulam areas of Kilinochchi district. While three soldiers were also killed, two other soldiers sustained injuries in these incidents. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of two of the slain militants along with three T-56 weapons, 1600 T-56 ammunition, 100 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, two medical packs, one map and a stock of dry rations from the Akkarayankulam.
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September - 24 
On September 24, the troops confronted with the LTTE cadres in the Akkarayankulam, Nachchakuda, Vannavikulam and Andankulam areas of Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts killing nine militants while injuring at least 31 others, SLA reports. Eight soldiers also sustained injuries in these clashes.
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On September 24, the troops confronted with the LTTE cadres in the Akkarayankulam, Nachchakuda, Vannavikulam and Andankulam areas of Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts killing nine militants while injuring at least 31 others, SLA reports. Eight soldiers also sustained injuries in these clashes.
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September - 24 
The MI 24 helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralized a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base in the Pooneryn area of Kilinochchi district.
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The MI 24 helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralized a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base in the Pooneryn area of Kilinochchi district.
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September - 24 
The SFs neutralized an LTTE bunker in the Navakkulam area killing one militant.
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The SFs neutralized an LTTE bunker in the Navakkulam area killing one militant.
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September - 25 
13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as the troops neutralized eight bunkers of the outfit at Vannappulikulam, an area between Nachchakuda and Akkarayankulam, in the Kilinochchi district after four-hour long battle on September 25, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldie
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13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as the troops neutralized eight bunkers of the outfit at Vannappulikulam, an area between Nachchakuda and Akkarayankulam, in the Kilinochchi district after four-hour long battle on September 25, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were also killed while 14 others sustained injuries during the encounters. The security forces (SFs) later recovered the dead bodies of three slain militants along with three T-56 weapons, one radio set, 15,000 T-56 ammunition rounds, 15 hand grenades and several LTTE items four-hour long pitched battle that raged till about 3.30 p.m. this evening (25).
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September - 25 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed in clashes with the security forces in the Akkarayanakulam area of Kilinochchi district on September 25, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed in clashes with the security forces in the Akkarayanakulam area of Kilinochchi district on September 25, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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September - 25 
The SLAF fighter jets neutralized an LTTE radar point located along the coast of Nagavanthurai in the Pooneryn area of Kilinochchi district.
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The SLAF fighter jets neutralized an LTTE radar point located along the coast of Nagavanthurai in the Pooneryn area of Kilinochchi district.
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September - 25 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed an LTTE camp in the area north of the Akkarayankulam Tank bund on the Kilinochchi-Mullaitivu district borders. Also, a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) gathering point in the Pooneryn area was neutralized by the MI 24 Helicopters of the SLAF, adds C
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed an LTTE camp in the area north of the Akkarayankulam Tank bund on the Kilinochchi-Mullaitivu district borders. Also, a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) gathering point in the Pooneryn area was neutralized by the MI 24 Helicopters of the SLAF, adds Colombo Page.
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September - 25 
The troops captured two more LTTE bunkers in the Vannavikulam and Andankulam areas of Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts and recovered one T-56 weapon, one radio set and 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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The troops captured two more LTTE bunkers in the Vannavikulam and Andankulam areas of Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts and recovered one T-56 weapon, one radio set and 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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September - 26 
At least 18 militants were killed as the troops repulsed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attack on the security forces (SFs) FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Maniarkulam area of Kilinochchi district on September 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Eight soldiers were also injured in the fighting.
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At least 18 militants were killed as the troops repulsed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attack on the security forces (SFs) FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Maniarkulam area of Kilinochchi district on September 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Eight soldiers were also injured in the fighting.
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September - 26 
Daily Mirror reports that the Army captured the Kokkavil railway station in the Kilinochchi district on September 26, further getting closer to the A-9 main highway, the military said. Military sources said following fierce fighting throughout the past few days troops gained control of the railway s
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Daily Mirror reports that the Army captured the Kokkavil railway station in the Kilinochchi district on September 26, further getting closer to the A-9 main highway, the military said. Military sources said following fierce fighting throughout the past few days troops gained control of the railway station while consolidating the area. "Troops are just 400 metres away from the A-9 road," an unnamed senior military official said.
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September - 26 
During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam and Komalamunai areas the troops killed at least six militants while injuring 14 others.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam and Komalamunai areas the troops killed at least six militants while injuring 14 others.
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September - 26 
Four more militants were killed as the security forces (SFs) captured two LTTE trench lines in the Kokavil area of Kilinochchi district.
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Four more militants were killed as the security forces (SFs) captured two LTTE trench lines in the Kokavil area of Kilinochchi district.
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September - 26 
The SLAF carried out three separate air attacks targeting three LTTE positions in Wanni. One of the targets was an LTTE camp, 2-km north of Akkarayanakulam, while the other two were a vehicle and supply base 2-km south of Piramanthalkulam and a supply base 1-km south east of Puliyankulam in the Kili
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The SLAF carried out three separate air attacks targeting three LTTE positions in Wanni. One of the targets was an LTTE camp, 2-km north of Akkarayanakulam, while the other two were a vehicle and supply base 2-km south of Piramanthalkulam and a supply base 1-km south east of Puliyankulam in the Kilinochchi district.
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September - 27 
17 militants were killed and one more injured as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Vannavikulam area.
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17 militants were killed and one more injured as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Vannavikulam area.
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September - 27 
On the same day, the troops attacked an LTTE bunker line at Akkarayankulam in the Kilinochchi district and destroyed one bunker killing seven militants while injuring three others. One soldier also sustained injury in an improvised explosive device explosion.
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On the same day, the troops attacked an LTTE bunker line at Akkarayankulam in the Kilinochchi district and destroyed one bunker killing seven militants while injuring three others. One soldier also sustained injury in an improvised explosive device explosion.
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September - 27 
The SFs eliminated four militants during an encounter in the Kalayaparu area of Kilinochchi district. Two soldiers were also injured in LTTE fire and explosions of anti-personnel mines.
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The SFs eliminated four militants during an encounter in the Kalayaparu area of Kilinochchi district. Two soldiers were also injured in LTTE fire and explosions of anti-personnel mines.
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September - 29 
At least 39 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 52 others injured as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Palamoddai, Akkarayankulam, Andankulam, Vannavikulam and Kariyalanmodai areas of Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts on September 29, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 39 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 52 others injured as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Palamoddai, Akkarayankulam, Andankulam, Vannavikulam and Kariyalanmodai areas of Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts on September 29, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five soldiers were also killed while 19 others sustained injuries during these clashes. Troops also neutralised six bunkers and recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants along with two T-56 weapon, 10 hand grenades, 1700 T-56 ammunition rounds, 100 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) rounds, two claymore mines, two MPMG links, 12 field dressings, two terrorist uniforms and several food items.
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September - 30 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and four others injured as clashes erupted between the security forces (SFs) and the militants in the areas of north of Maniarkulam, Palamoddai, Podunkanpila, Wemankallu and Pandiyankulam in the Vavuniya and Kilinochchi distri
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and four others injured as clashes erupted between the security forces (SFs) and the militants in the areas of north of Maniarkulam, Palamoddai, Podunkanpila, Wemankallu and Pandiyankulam in the Vavuniya and Kilinochchi districts on September 30, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. One soldier was also killed while three others sustained injuries in these clashes.
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September - 30 
On September 30, the security forces (SFs) killed three more militants during an encounter in the area west of Kokavil, closer to captured Murikkandy Railway Station, in the Kilinochchi district.
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On September 30, the security forces (SFs) killed three more militants during an encounter in the area west of Kokavil, closer to captured Murikkandy Railway Station, in the Kilinochchi district.
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*Data till , May 27, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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