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Mullativu (Northern Province): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2009
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January - 1 
MI-24 gun ships bombed one more LTTE camp, about 4.5 kilometres northwest of Mulliyavalai in the Mullaitivu District.
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MI-24 gun ships bombed one more LTTE camp, about 4.5 kilometres northwest of Mulliyavalai in the Mullaitivu District.
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January - 2 
The troops advancing in Mullaitivu area attacked LTTE militants in the Taniynttu, north of Pulamurippu and Mulliyavalai areas and caused heavy damages to the militants. Troops also expanded their Forward Defence Line (FDL) further in the Taniyanttu area.
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The troops advancing in Mullaitivu area attacked LTTE militants in the Taniynttu, north of Pulamurippu and Mulliyavalai areas and caused heavy damages to the militants. Troops also expanded their Forward Defence Line (FDL) further in the Taniyanttu area.
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January - 3 
On January 3, troops advancing towards Mullaitivu confronted LTTE militants in the Thanniutthu, Thottam, Kachchilamadu, north of Mudaliyankulam and Kumulamunai areas and inflicted an unspecified number of casualties upon the militants. Troops also expanded their FDL (Forward Defence Line) further in
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On January 3, troops advancing towards Mullaitivu confronted LTTE militants in the Thanniutthu, Thottam, Kachchilamadu, north of Mudaliyankulam and Kumulamunai areas and inflicted an unspecified number of casualties upon the militants. Troops also expanded their FDL (Forward Defence Line) further in the Kumulamunai area and recovered the dead body of a militant from the area.
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January - 4 
According to Sri Lanka Army reports, the fighter jets and MI-24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted five air attacks on LTTE camps in support of advancing ground troops. The first three attacks were conducted by the MI-24 fighter helicopters - one was at around 6.30am (SL
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According to Sri Lanka Army reports, the fighter jets and MI-24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted five air attacks on LTTE camps in support of advancing ground troops. The first three attacks were conducted by the MI-24 fighter helicopters - one was at around 6.30am (SLST) on a LTTE camp, six kilometres northeast of Oddusudan, next was at around 1.20 pm on another LTTE camp about two kilometres north of Elephant Pass and the third attack was at around 2.45pm on a LTTE camp about four kilometres northeast of Kilinochchi town. Two more attacks were conducted by fighter jets at around 5.00pm on two LTTE camps in Elephant Pass and east of Paranthan simultaneously.
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January - 4 
At least 68 civilians, including 21 children, were killed and 126 others sustained injuries as the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) continued artillery shelling inside the 'Safety Zone' on March 4, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. An International Committee of the Red C
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At least 68 civilians, including 21 children, were killed and 126 others sustained injuries as the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) continued artillery shelling inside the 'Safety Zone' on March 4, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) member was reportedly among the victims. While 23 civilians were killed during artillery attack between 5:30 (SLST) to 9:00 am, 47 others died in the artillery attack between 5:00 and 9:00 pm. Maaththalan, Pokkani and Iranaippaalai were reportedly the areas which came under military attack.
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January - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) attached to Task Force IV operating in the East of the Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) road captured the key junction town Oddusudan on the Mankulam-Mullaitivu (A-34) road taking full control of the Oddusudan- Nedunkerni-Puliyankulam road, Military sources told Daily News. Oddusudan on the
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Security Forces (SFs) attached to Task Force IV operating in the East of the Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) road captured the key junction town Oddusudan on the Mankulam-Mullaitivu (A-34) road taking full control of the Oddusudan- Nedunkerni-Puliyankulam road, Military sources told Daily News. Oddusudan on the A-34 road links Mullaitivu to the East, Puthukuduiruppu to the North, Mankulam to the West and Nedunkerni and Puliyankulam to the South and South West. Heavy fighting erupted on January 4 as troops attached to the 642 Brigade entered the town. “Security Forces killed at least 10 Tiger cadres as they attacked a tractor transporting Tiger cadres and several other vehicles,” a military official said. “Troops are in the process of conducting search and clear operations in the area to further consolidate their positions in this junction town after entering the town by yesterday evening,” the official added.
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January - 4 
The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net claimed that at least 53 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers were killed and more than 80 sustained injuries during heavy fighting that erupted on January 4 when the SLA launched an offensive push through 2nd Mile Post on the Paranthan-Mull
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The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net claimed that at least 53 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers were killed and more than 80 sustained injuries during heavy fighting that erupted on January 4 when the SLA launched an offensive push through 2nd Mile Post on the Paranthan-Mullaitivu Road on two fronts.
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January - 4 
Troops recovered the dead bodies of seven militants along with a cache of arms and ammunition, from the Puthukudirippu junction and surrounding areas, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Troops recovered the dead bodies of seven militants along with a cache of arms and ammunition, from the Puthukudirippu junction and surrounding areas, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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January - 6 
On January 6, troops advancing towards Mullaitivu attacked LTTE camps in Murasumoddai, the Elephant Pass, Iranamadu, Mulliyaweli, Keppapularu, northeast of Mankulam, east of Ampakamam and Kachchilamadu areas in the Mullaitivu District inflicting heavy damages to the outfit. Troops later recovered th
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On January 6, troops advancing towards Mullaitivu attacked LTTE camps in Murasumoddai, the Elephant Pass, Iranamadu, Mulliyaweli, Keppapularu, northeast of Mankulam, east of Ampakamam and Kachchilamadu areas in the Mullaitivu District inflicting heavy damages to the outfit. Troops later recovered the dead body of one militant along with one gas canister, one General Purpose Machine Gun ammunition link, two Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition links, one T-56 weapon, two Improvised Explosive Devices.
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January - 6 
Task Force-III troops operating in the East of Olumaduwai and Task Force-IV troops operating in the Oddusudan area took control of the Mankulam-Oddusudan (A-34) road. “The Task Force IV is now advancing towards the East of Oddusudan towards Mulliyavalai and Thanniuttu in the west of Mullaitivu to ta
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Task Force-III troops operating in the East of Olumaduwai and Task Force-IV troops operating in the Oddusudan area took control of the Mankulam-Oddusudan (A-34) road. “The Task Force IV is now advancing towards the East of Oddusudan towards Mulliyavalai and Thanniuttu in the west of Mullaitivu to take the full control of the A-34 road from Mankulam to Thanniuttu”, Brigadier Nanayakkara stated. The 59 Division troops have also made a major breakthrough in their march towards Mullaitivu in the west and northwest of Mullaitivu capturing a number of LTTE defence lines, he added. According to him, “The 59 Division troops are operating in the western edges of the Nanthikadal lagoon.”
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January - 7 
The Sri Lankan military on January 7 claimed to have captured Murasumoddai town on the way to Mullaitivu amid stiff resistance from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, reports The Hindu. A statement from the Defence Ministry said, “gaining control over the Murasumoddai junction, l
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The Sri Lankan military on January 7 claimed to have captured Murasumoddai town on the way to Mullaitivu amid stiff resistance from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, reports The Hindu. A statement from the Defence Ministry said, “gaining control over the Murasumoddai junction, located along the Paranthan-Mullaitivu main road, 5 km east of Paranthan, would be strategically vital for the troops as it creates new escaping routes for the Tamil civilians under LTTE hold.” The Ministry said that the Murasumoddai junction had direct access routes to Kilinochchi, Vaddakkachchi and Uriyan. Many civilians from Murasumoddai and its surrounding areas had reached the Security Forces “escaping LTTE’s grip,” it added.
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January - 7 
Troops attached to 59th Division are also poised to capture the LTTE air strip in Mulliyavalai in the west of Mullaitivu as they advanced further northwards from Mulliyavalai town, reports Daily News. The troops also captured the famous Vatrapalai Amman Kovil (temple) in the West of Nathikadal lagoo
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Troops attached to 59th Division are also poised to capture the LTTE air strip in Mulliyavalai in the west of Mullaitivu as they advanced further northwards from Mulliyavalai town, reports Daily News. The troops also captured the famous Vatrapalai Amman Kovil (temple) in the West of Nathikadal lagoon by January 7.
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January - 9 
SFs recovered the dead bodies of 12 militants along with five T-56 weapons, one General Purpose Machine Gun and two I-com radio sets from the Murusamoddai area of Mullaitivu District.
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SFs recovered the dead bodies of 12 militants along with five T-56 weapons, one General Purpose Machine Gun and two I-com radio sets from the Murusamoddai area of Mullaitivu District.
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January - 10 
Colombo Page reports that the troops of the 59th Division, now advancing towards Mullaitivu, captured another LTTE airstrip located five kilometres west of the Mullaitivu lagoon in the afternoon of January 10, the military said. The Defence Ministry said the airstrip was about 2.5 kilometres long an
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Colombo Page reports that the troops of the 59th Division, now advancing towards Mullaitivu, captured another LTTE airstrip located five kilometres west of the Mullaitivu lagoon in the afternoon of January 10, the military said. The Defence Ministry said the airstrip was about 2.5 kilometres long and 100 metres wide. This is the fourth LTTE airstrip captured by troops in the recent past, military spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said. Troops operating in the Mullaitivu area captured this airstrip together with two empty hangars, he added.
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January - 11 
more than 100 civilians leaving their homes in LTTE-held areas came to Omanthai, Vaddakkachchi, Pandimoddai and Thadduwankoddy areas of Vavuniya and Kilinochchi Districts and sought protection from the SFs. Similarly, four civilians, including a female, from Vettalaikerny area reached the troops in
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more than 100 civilians leaving their homes in LTTE-held areas came to Omanthai, Vaddakkachchi, Pandimoddai and Thadduwankoddy areas of Vavuniya and Kilinochchi Districts and sought protection from the SFs. Similarly, four civilians, including a female, from Vettalaikerny area reached the troops in Mullaitivu.
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January - 11 
On the same day, SFs clashed with militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area inflicting heavy casualties upon them and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with two T-56 weapons, 3850 rounds of T-56 ammunition and two uniforms.
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On the same day, SFs clashed with militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area inflicting heavy casualties upon them and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with two T-56 weapons, 3850 rounds of T-56 ammunition and two uniforms.
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January - 11 
Task Force-II troops captured a LTTE base in the Aiyamperumal area of Mullaitivu District. The militant camp, protected with a 12 feet tall barbwire fence and one 60 mm motor gun, consisted of one lecture hall, 12 temporary huts, one medical room, one store building and a kitchen.
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Task Force-II troops captured a LTTE base in the Aiyamperumal area of Mullaitivu District. The militant camp, protected with a 12 feet tall barbwire fence and one 60 mm motor gun, consisted of one lecture hall, 12 temporary huts, one medical room, one store building and a kitchen.
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January - 11 
Troops attacked LTTE camps in the west of Mulliyavalai in Mullaitivu District and expanded their FDL (Forward Defence Line). Troops also captured a LTTE training camp with 11 concrete bunkers, one hall, one concrete bunker, one underground bunker, one 200 ft long dining hall, one 35 ft long cooking
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Troops attacked LTTE camps in the west of Mulliyavalai in Mullaitivu District and expanded their FDL (Forward Defence Line). Troops also captured a LTTE training camp with 11 concrete bunkers, one hall, one concrete bunker, one underground bunker, one 200 ft long dining hall, one 35 ft long cooking home and one 35 ft long office building.
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January - 11 
Two more dead bodies of LTTE militants were recovered by troops from the Murusamoddai and Thaddamoddai areas of Mullaitivu District.
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Two more dead bodies of LTTE militants were recovered by troops from the Murusamoddai and Thaddamoddai areas of Mullaitivu District.
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January - 12 
After a two day battle, troops of the 59th Division re-captured the Government hospital and its surrounding area at Tanniyuttu town in the Mulliyavalai area of Mullaitivu District on January 12, reports Daily News. Troops later recovered several Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) uniforms and o
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After a two day battle, troops of the 59th Division re-captured the Government hospital and its surrounding area at Tanniyuttu town in the Mulliyavalai area of Mullaitivu District on January 12, reports Daily News. Troops later recovered several Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) uniforms and other equipments used by the militants. The hospital has been used by the militants as a key strategic point to attack the Security Forces (SFs) and treat their injured cadres. The outfit had erected several bunkers within the hospital premises.
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January - 12 
During another clash in the areas east of Puthukudirippu and Mulliyaweli in Mullaitivu District, the SFs killed an unspecified number of militants. Troops also recovered the dead body one militant along with a Light Machine Gun and two T-56 weapons from Puthukudirippu.
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During another clash in the areas east of Puthukudirippu and Mulliyaweli in Mullaitivu District, the SFs killed an unspecified number of militants. Troops also recovered the dead body one militant along with a Light Machine Gun and two T-56 weapons from Puthukudirippu.
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January - 12 
MI-24 gun-ships neutralised two LTTE camps in the Iranamadu Tank area of Kilinochchi District. “The sorties were in support of 57 Division and TF-3 to liberate the area,” the spokesman stated. He also said fighter jets neutralised another LTTE camp north of the Mullaitivu lagoon mouth.
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MI-24 gun-ships neutralised two LTTE camps in the Iranamadu Tank area of Kilinochchi District. “The sorties were in support of 57 Division and TF-3 to liberate the area,” the spokesman stated. He also said fighter jets neutralised another LTTE camp north of the Mullaitivu lagoon mouth.
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January - 12 
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised a LTTE camp frequently visited by its chief Velupillai Prabhakaran in the Puthukkudiyiruppu jungle, the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara told Daily News.
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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised a LTTE camp frequently visited by its chief Velupillai Prabhakaran in the Puthukkudiyiruppu jungle, the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara told Daily News.
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January - 13 
On January 13, the LTTE militants withdrawing towards Mullaitivu were fired upon by troops in the Ramanadhapuram, Thanniuttu, east of Puthukudirippu, Muthiyandankulam, west of Puthukudirippu, north of Ampakamam and Kanakarandankulam areas killing an unspecified number of militants. SFs later recover
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On January 13, the LTTE militants withdrawing towards Mullaitivu were fired upon by troops in the Ramanadhapuram, Thanniuttu, east of Puthukudirippu, Muthiyandankulam, west of Puthukudirippu, north of Ampakamam and Kanakarandankulam areas killing an unspecified number of militants. SFs later recovered the dead bodies of six militants along with 10 T-56 weapons, one radio communication set, two I-com sets and one hand grenade from these areas.
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January - 13 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets and MI-24 helicopters carried out 10 successive air raids targeting key LTTE camps throughout the day, the Defence Ministry said, reports Colombo Page. According to the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara, the day-long air raids began at about
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets and MI-24 helicopters carried out 10 successive air raids targeting key LTTE camps throughout the day, the Defence Ministry said, reports Colombo Page. According to the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara, the day-long air raids began at about 9:10am (SLST) and concluded at 6:00pm. The SLAF fighter jets and MI-24 helicopters launched four air raids targeting the LTTE defence lines in Mullaitivu between 9:20 am and 11:30am in support of the ground troops of 59th Division advancing towards Mullaitivu. Fighter jets shelled LTTE camps in Mullaitivu throughout the day. In addition, fighter jets also bombed LTTE vehicles carrying two heavy artillery guns in the Chundikulam area at about 4:00pm. The two artillery guns were completely destroyed.
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January - 13 
Troops clashed with militants in the Mulliyaweli and Urani areas inflicting heavy casualties upon the outfit. The SFs also expanded their FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mulliyaweli area while capturing a training camp in Urani.
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Troops clashed with militants in the Mulliyaweli and Urani areas inflicting heavy casualties upon the outfit. The SFs also expanded their FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mulliyaweli area while capturing a training camp in Urani.
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January - 13 
Troops of 58th Division attacked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camps in the Murusamoddai area of Mullaitivu District in the afternoon of January 13 inflicting heavy casualties upon the militants, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). While the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies of
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Troops of 58th Division attacked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camps in the Murusamoddai area of Mullaitivu District in the afternoon of January 13 inflicting heavy casualties upon the militants, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). While the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies of four militants along with one canter lorry and one motor bicycle during the subsequent search operation, three other militants who were hiding in the area surrendered to the troops.
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January - 14 
On January 14, the troops clashed with militants in the Dharmapuram, Puliyansekkarai, Ramanadhapuram and Murusamoddai areas of Mullaitivu District and killed an unspecified number of them. At least six dead bodies of the militants were later recovered from Dharmapuram and Puliyansekkarai along with
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On January 14, the troops clashed with militants in the Dharmapuram, Puliyansekkarai, Ramanadhapuram and Murusamoddai areas of Mullaitivu District and killed an unspecified number of them. At least six dead bodies of the militants were later recovered from Dharmapuram and Puliyansekkarai along with four T-56 weapons, one MPMG weapon, two LTTE dog tags, one I-com set, one motorbike and several other items.
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January - 14 
SFs recovered a large stock of goods, including 10 fibre glass boats, 500 water tanks of 200 litre capacity, 10 showers, 10 weapons, five steel beds, 200 ditches, 200 plastic mats, 200 pillows, and a stock of dry ration from a LTTE training camp in the Puthukudirippu area of Mullaitivu District.
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SFs recovered a large stock of goods, including 10 fibre glass boats, 500 water tanks of 200 litre capacity, 10 showers, 10 weapons, five steel beds, 200 ditches, 200 plastic mats, 200 pillows, and a stock of dry ration from a LTTE training camp in the Puthukudirippu area of Mullaitivu District.
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January - 15 
Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted three air strikes in support of the 59th Division troops marching towards the south of Mullaitivu, reports Sri Lanka Army. The first attack was conducted at around 9.30 am (SLST) followed by two more at around 11.00am and 1.30pm. Separately, fighter
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Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted three air strikes in support of the 59th Division troops marching towards the south of Mullaitivu, reports Sri Lanka Army. The first attack was conducted at around 9.30 am (SLST) followed by two more at around 11.00am and 1.30pm. Separately, fighter jets launched an attack targeting LTTE militants constructing an earth bund in the Chundikulam area and a floating barge in the sea off Chundikulam.
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January - 15 
Troops of the 58th Division captured Dharmapuram, one of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) biggest townships on the Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) road and about 15 kilometres to the east of the Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) highway, in the Mullaitivu District on January 15, Military spokesman Udaya N
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Troops of the 58th Division captured Dharmapuram, one of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) biggest townships on the Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) road and about 15 kilometres to the east of the Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) highway, in the Mullaitivu District on January 15, Military spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said, according to Daily News. The Security Forces (SFs) inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of six militants along with four T-56 assault rifles, an MPMG weapon, two LTTE dog tags, an I-com set, a motorcycle and other items.
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January - 16 
The troops in the afternoon of January 16 captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) sixth airstrip located at the eastern edge of Iranamadu tank in Mullaitivu jungles. The one kilometre long airstrip, lying parallel to the LTTE’s fifth airstrip within a radius of about 3.8 kilometres no
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The troops in the afternoon of January 16 captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) sixth airstrip located at the eastern edge of Iranamadu tank in Mullaitivu jungles. The one kilometre long airstrip, lying parallel to the LTTE’s fifth airstrip within a radius of about 3.8 kilometres northwest, has been reportedly used by the outfit for their clandestine aerial surveillance and night operations, most probably the ones directed towards Anuradhapura and Colombo. The runway spreads 200 metre in width at the southern end and about 250 metre at the northern end.
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January - 17 
On January 17, troops of the 59th Division clashed with militants at Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu District and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of eight militants along with one Light Machine gun, 10 T-56 weapons, 1000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, six dog tags and one I-com radio set. In
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On January 17, troops of the 59th Division clashed with militants at Puthukkudiyiruppu in the Mullaitivu District and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of eight militants along with one Light Machine gun, 10 T-56 weapons, 1000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, six dog tags and one I-com radio set. In a separate incident, the SFs found a boat manufacturing centre of the LTTE from the same area, reports SLA. Two dovra boats, two water jets and seven small boats were also found at the location. One more LTTE training camp built in the east of Puthukkudiyiruppu was captured by the troops. Two buildings of 40 x 20 and six buildings of 30 x 20 were among constructions found inside the training camp protected by strong bunkers including six overhead bunkers.
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January - 17 
Security Forces during fierce confrontations killed an unspecified number of LTTE militants in the area about seven kilometres north of the Muthuiyankaddukulam tank in the Mullaitivu District. During the subsequent search operation the troops recovered the dead bodies of 19 militants along with six
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Security Forces during fierce confrontations killed an unspecified number of LTTE militants in the area about seven kilometres north of the Muthuiyankaddukulam tank in the Mullaitivu District. During the subsequent search operation the troops recovered the dead bodies of 19 militants along with six T-56 weapons, two Light Machine Guns, one Rocket Propeller Grenade launcher, eight claymore mines and four hand grenades from the area.
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January - 18 
At least 18 civilians have been confirmed killed in troop’s artillery fire within the last 24 hours till 3:00pm (SLST) on January 18 in several villages of Mullaitivu District and the outer suburbs of Kilinochchi District to the east of Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) highway, claims pro-Liberation Tigers of Tam
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At least 18 civilians have been confirmed killed in troop’s artillery fire within the last 24 hours till 3:00pm (SLST) on January 18 in several villages of Mullaitivu District and the outer suburbs of Kilinochchi District to the east of Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) highway, claims pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. At least 42 civilians were wounded on January 18 alone, according to the report. The dead bodies of eight civilians were recovered from Piramanthanaaru and Thearaavil areas of Kilinochchi District and Redd Barna settlement in the Mullaitivu district on January 17. At least 10 more civilians were killed and over 42 wounded on January 18.
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January - 18 
MI-24 helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised two LTTE camps in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts in support of advancing ground troops. The first target about four kilometres south of Mullaitivu was neutralised at around 11.00am, while a LTTE mortar launching pad, about eig
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MI-24 helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised two LTTE camps in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts in support of advancing ground troops. The first target about four kilometres south of Mullaitivu was neutralised at around 11.00am, while a LTTE mortar launching pad, about eight kilometres northeast of the Iranamadu tank, was neutralised at around 2.00pm.
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January - 18 
SFs attacked LTTE camps at Udayarkattikkulam in the Mullaitivu District and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with three T-56 weapons and one tractor. Clashes also erupted between the two sides in Puthukkudiyiruppu and the south of Udayarkattikkulam areas in which sever
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SFs attacked LTTE camps at Udayarkattikkulam in the Mullaitivu District and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with three T-56 weapons and one tractor. Clashes also erupted between the two sides in Puthukkudiyiruppu and the south of Udayarkattikkulam areas in which several LTTE militants were killed. The SFs later recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with two T-56 weapons and one I-com radio set.
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January - 18 
SFs confronted LTTE militants in the Puliyanpokkarai, east of Dharmapuram, Kandavalai and Udayarkattikkulam areas inflicting an unspecified number of casualties upon the militants. The troops later recovered dead bodies of four militants, including a female cadre, along with one T-56 weapon from Pul
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SFs confronted LTTE militants in the Puliyanpokkarai, east of Dharmapuram, Kandavalai and Udayarkattikkulam areas inflicting an unspecified number of casualties upon the militants. The troops later recovered dead bodies of four militants, including a female cadre, along with one T-56 weapon from Puliyanpokkarai and Udayarkattikkulam areas.
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January - 18 
The 57th Division troops during clearing operations in Mullaitivu jungle where they had located the LTTE’s 6th airstrip on January 16 found wreckage of an aircraft on January 18, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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The 57th Division troops during clearing operations in Mullaitivu jungle where they had located the LTTE’s 6th airstrip on January 16 found wreckage of an aircraft on January 18, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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January - 18 
The existing Forward Defence Line of the LTTE in the south of Mullaitivu was shelled by fighter jets of the SLAF.
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The existing Forward Defence Line of the LTTE in the south of Mullaitivu was shelled by fighter jets of the SLAF.
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January - 18 
Troops in Udayarkattikkulam recovered 200 anti-personnel mines (APMs), five 81-mm mortar rounds, one water browser with a trailer, 18 huts, two anti-tank mines, one hand grenade, one booby trap and five electric detonators.
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Troops in Udayarkattikkulam recovered 200 anti-personnel mines (APMs), five 81-mm mortar rounds, one water browser with a trailer, 18 huts, two anti-tank mines, one hand grenade, one booby trap and five electric detonators.
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January - 19 
Clashes erupted between the two sides in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Pallaikuduyiruppu and Udayarkattikkulam areas of Mullaitivu District in which an unspecified number of militants were killed. Troops also expanded their FDL in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. Subsequently, troops recovered the dead bodies o
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Clashes erupted between the two sides in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Pallaikuduyiruppu and Udayarkattikkulam areas of Mullaitivu District in which an unspecified number of militants were killed. Troops also expanded their FDL in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. Subsequently, troops recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with twenty 81-mm mortar bombs, three T-56 weapons, one 20-foot container fixed with an air conditioner plant, three temporary huts, one underground bunker and an abandoned ammunition dump of the LTTE.
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January - 19 
Colombo Page reported that Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) destroyed four LTTE boats in a gun battle off the coast of Mullaitivu in the night of January 19 foiling an escape attempt by the LTTE. The Navy's Fast Attack Craft (FACs) intercepted a flotilla of Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats launched from M
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Colombo Page reported that Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) destroyed four LTTE boats in a gun battle off the coast of Mullaitivu in the night of January 19 foiling an escape attempt by the LTTE. The Navy's Fast Attack Craft (FACs) intercepted a flotilla of Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats launched from Mullaitivu at around 11:30pm (SLST) and fired upon them destroying four LTTE crafts and forcing the others to retreat. One SLN craft also sustained damages due to an explosion of an LTTE suicide boat close by. The SLN has a massive blockade set up around the Eastern coast to prevent senior LTTE leaders from escaping. According to SLN sources, the barricade consists of more than 25 FACs, Offshore Patrol Vessels, Gun Boats and Rapid Action Boat Squadron.
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January - 19 
On January 19, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted triple aerial attacks on LTTE militants between 9.00-11.30am, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The first attack was carried out in the south of Mullaitivu at about 9.00am giving cover to 59th Division troops confronting militants in their opposite
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On January 19, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) conducted triple aerial attacks on LTTE militants between 9.00-11.30am, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The first attack was carried out in the south of Mullaitivu at about 9.00am giving cover to 59th Division troops confronting militants in their opposite direction. Two more simultaneous aerial attacks were launched on a LTTE camp in the south of Mullaitivu at about 11.30am and on another group of militants engaged in earth bund constructions, about two kilometres northwest of Piramanthalkulam in the same District.
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January - 19 
SFs destroyed a section of the earth bund at Chilawatta in the south of Mullaitivu and south east of Puthukuduiruppu. Separately, SFs in Chundikulam recovered two explosive laden boats in the Chundikulam area.
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SFs destroyed a section of the earth bund at Chilawatta in the south of Mullaitivu and south east of Puthukuduiruppu. Separately, SFs in Chundikulam recovered two explosive laden boats in the Chundikulam area.
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January - 19 
The troops reportedly captured one of the command bunkers used by LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran in the Dharmapuram town of Mullaitivu District, adds PTI.
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The troops reportedly captured one of the command bunkers used by LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran in the Dharmapuram town of Mullaitivu District, adds PTI.
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January - 20 
15 civilians, including five children, were killed and 29 others injured during artillery fire by the troops in the Vishvamadu, Udaiyaarkaddu, Chuthanthirapuram and Maanikapuram areas of Mullaitivu District on January 20, claims pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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15 civilians, including five children, were killed and 29 others injured during artillery fire by the troops in the Vishvamadu, Udaiyaarkaddu, Chuthanthirapuram and Maanikapuram areas of Mullaitivu District on January 20, claims pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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January - 20 
Government said that not a single civilian was killed in the conflict between Government forces and the LTTE in Mullaitivu District, according to BBC. The Minister in charge of Human Rights, Mahinda Samarasinghe, accused the BBC of carrying out 'false information' on civilian casualties in the battl
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Government said that not a single civilian was killed in the conflict between Government forces and the LTTE in Mullaitivu District, according to BBC. The Minister in charge of Human Rights, Mahinda Samarasinghe, accused the BBC of carrying out 'false information' on civilian casualties in the battlefield in northern Sri Lanka. Samarasinghe told journalists in Colombo that the media should verify information they receive from hospitals in Wanni with health ministry officials in Colombo. Athula Kahandaliyanage, secretary to the ministry of health, pointed out that although the BBC usually contacts him, there was no call from the BBC on this particular incident. An International Committee of the Red Cross official also confirmed that not a single patient was killed in attacks, he added. Earlier on January 18, BBC quoting Paddikkudiyiruppu Hospital Medical staffs had reported that at least 18 civilians were killed during the weekend as the military continues its offensive on the northern bases of the LTTE. Hospital officials had said the number killed in fighting around Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu could be much higher.
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January - 21 
Citing Sri Lankan military officials, the Indo Asian News Service on January 21 reported that the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) vessels detected a suspicious aircraft apparently leaving a LTTE stronghold in the Mullaitivu jungles with its lights on at around 8.25 pm (SLST) on January 20. The aircraft leaving
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Citing Sri Lankan military officials, the Indo Asian News Service on January 21 reported that the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) vessels detected a suspicious aircraft apparently leaving a LTTE stronghold in the Mullaitivu jungles with its lights on at around 8.25 pm (SLST) on January 20. The aircraft leaving the area at high altitude and flying towards Chalai in Mullaitivu District where the LTTE maintains Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) bases and a suspected airstrip was fired upon by the SLN vessels. “The Israeli-built Dvora Fast Attack Crafts this time opened fire at the aircraft using long range guns but it disappeared from the sky,” an unnamed official was quoted by the news agency.
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Intensive Care Unit and the surgical site of the Mullaitivu hospital, functioning as a makeshift hospital at Vallipunam school, were damaged in SLA’s artillery fire in the night of January 21 and at around 12:20 pm on January 22 in which five civilians were killed within the hospital premises.
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Intensive Care Unit and the surgical site of the Mullaitivu hospital, functioning as a makeshift hospital at Vallipunam school, were damaged in SLA’s artillery fire in the night of January 21 and at around 12:20 pm on January 22 in which five civilians were killed within the hospital premises.
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January - 21 
MI-24 helicopter gun-ships of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a LTTE transit camp, about one kilometre southeast of Visuamadu in the Mullaitivu District, in support of advancing troops of the Task Force–III.
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MI-24 helicopter gun-ships of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a LTTE transit camp, about one kilometre southeast of Visuamadu in the Mullaitivu District, in support of advancing troops of the Task Force–III.
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January - 21 
The Sri Lanka Army on January 21 assigned new un-cleared area (area not under Government Control) in the Mullaitivu District as a Safe Zone and urged civilians to move into the area as soon as possible, reports Colombo Page. The Media Centre for National Security said the Army has immediately demarc
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The Sri Lanka Army on January 21 assigned new un-cleared area (area not under Government Control) in the Mullaitivu District as a Safe Zone and urged civilians to move into the area as soon as possible, reports Colombo Page. The Media Centre for National Security said the Army has immediately demarcated an expanded Safe Zone within areas yet to be liberated and appeals those besieged civilians to move into those areas. The Safe Zone borders a four kilometers stretch of the Puthukkudiyiruppu–Paranthan (A-35) main road from Udayankattu junction to the Yellow Bridge on the south and extends northwards to Iruthumadu and Thevipuram. The demarcated area touches the A-35 road giving civilians access for easy movement. The Army has formally requested the International Committee of the Red Cross officials in Vavuniya to enlighten the trapped civilians in Wanni about the demarcation of the new Safe Zone and encourage them to seek protection within that Zone.
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January - 22 
Another LTTE camp complex consisting of mine factories, command and security bunkers, several huts and a few stores was found by SFs in the Udayarkattikkulam jungle west of Puthukkudiyiruppu following clashes in which several militants were killed. The recoveries included one damaged T-55 battle tan
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Another LTTE camp complex consisting of mine factories, command and security bunkers, several huts and a few stores was found by SFs in the Udayarkattikkulam jungle west of Puthukkudiyiruppu following clashes in which several militants were killed. The recoveries included one damaged T-55 battle tank, 200 Improvised Explosive Devices, a large number of plastic containers, 20 landmines and a stockpile of iron bars.
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January - 22 
At least 100 persons were killed in artillery exchanges between military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the last one week, an unnamed Government official working in the area controlled by the LTTE said on January 22. "Around 30 people died in the morning today. Personally I saw t
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At least 100 persons were killed in artillery exchanges between military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the last one week, an unnamed Government official working in the area controlled by the LTTE said on January 22. "Around 30 people died in the morning today. Personally I saw that nearly 100 people have died from Saturday [January 17] up to today. More than 300 have been injured," Mullaitivu District Government Agent Emelda Sukumar told Reuters. Sukumar, who spoke from Mullaitivu, is in charge of Government services in the LTTE-held area, said, "When people occupy particular places, the LTTE send shells from that area, and then army also targets the same area. So people cannot escape from the shelling." As reported earlier, the pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net on January 22 claimed that 66 civilians were killed and more than 200 wounded in Sri Lanka Army’s artillery fire within the last three days in Mullaitivu District. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara denying this said, "Today we stopped firing and took 46 patients from that hospital through the Red Cross, so that kind of humanitarian operation is underway. We didn't fire into the safe zone because we wanted civilians to come." Earlier, on January 21, the military had announced a 32 square kilometers Safe Zone near Mullaitivu and dropped leaflets urging civilians to go there.
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January - 22 
During another clash that erupted between the two sides in the Therappuram area, the troops killed an unspecified number of militants. Later, the troops recovered the dead bodies of two militants from the area.
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During another clash that erupted between the two sides in the Therappuram area, the troops killed an unspecified number of militants. Later, the troops recovered the dead bodies of two militants from the area.
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January - 22 
During separate clashes between the two sides in the same area, SFs killed an unspecified number of militants. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one militant, three T-56 weapons, one hand grenade and one motorbike.
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During separate clashes between the two sides in the same area, SFs killed an unspecified number of militants. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one militant, three T-56 weapons, one hand grenade and one motorbike.
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January - 22 
Following another clash in the areas west and east of Chilawatta, south and southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu and the south of Mulliyavalai, the troops expanded their FDL in the south and the southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu. SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, two browser trailers, two light vehicles an
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Following another clash in the areas west and east of Chilawatta, south and southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu and the south of Mulliyavalai, the troops expanded their FDL in the south and the southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu. SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, two browser trailers, two light vehicles and one I-com radio set during subsequent search operations.
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January - 22 
In addition, troops in Visuamadu south attacked a canter vehicle and a motorbike of the LTTE killing or wounding militants aboard the vehicles.
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In addition, troops in Visuamadu south attacked a canter vehicle and a motorbike of the LTTE killing or wounding militants aboard the vehicles.
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January - 22 
SFs advancing towards Mullaitivu along the southernmost tiny islet of the Chundikulam strip confronted a pocket of LTTE militants at the Jaffna-Mullaitivu District inflicting heavy casualties upon the militants. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with one 37 feet long Do
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SFs advancing towards Mullaitivu along the southernmost tiny islet of the Chundikulam strip confronted a pocket of LTTE militants at the Jaffna-Mullaitivu District inflicting heavy casualties upon the militants. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with one 37 feet long Dovra-type sea craft, one unicorn vehicle, three T-56 weapons and several packs.
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January - 22 
SFs expanded their Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Visuamadu by entering its western border.
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SFs expanded their Forward Defence Line (FDL) in Visuamadu by entering its western border.
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January - 22 
SFs found two LTTE mine factories and one earth moving backhoe at Udayarkattikkulam tank in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. Chemicals, explosives and other metal items, metal balls, batteries, detonator codes, flexible wires, explosive powders, gas cylinders etc. were also found from inside these factor
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SFs found two LTTE mine factories and one earth moving backhoe at Udayarkattikkulam tank in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. Chemicals, explosives and other metal items, metal balls, batteries, detonator codes, flexible wires, explosive powders, gas cylinders etc. were also found from inside these factories while one toppled browser trailer was found nearby. Troops also found one earth moving backhoe machine used by the LTTE for their warfare constructions on the north of the tank.
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January - 22 
SFs recovered one T-81 weapon and abandoned ammunition dump from Udayarkattikkulam.
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SFs recovered one T-81 weapon and abandoned ammunition dump from Udayarkattikkulam.
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January - 22 
The 58th Division troops clashed with LTTE militants in the Visuamadu area of Mullaitivu District and killed an unspecified number of them. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of four militants along with six tractors, one bulldozer and one road rolle
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The 58th Division troops clashed with LTTE militants in the Visuamadu area of Mullaitivu District and killed an unspecified number of them. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of four militants along with six tractors, one bulldozer and one road roller from the area, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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January - 22 
The International Committee of the Red Cross secured the release of an Army Lance Corporal, A.D.M.S. Pushpa Kumara, kept in detention by the LTTE, from the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital in Mullaitivu District.
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The International Committee of the Red Cross secured the release of an Army Lance Corporal, A.D.M.S. Pushpa Kumara, kept in detention by the LTTE, from the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital in Mullaitivu District.
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January - 22 
The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net on January 22 claimed that 66 civilians were killed and more than 200 wounded in Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) artillery fire within the last three days in Mullaitivu District. While 16 civilians were killed on January 20, 20 others died on
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The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net on January 22 claimed that 66 civilians were killed and more than 200 wounded in Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) artillery fire within the last three days in Mullaitivu District. While 16 civilians were killed on January 20, 20 others died on January 21 and around 30 more were killed within the past 12 hours of January 22, according to the Regional Director of Health Service (under the LTTE administration) for Mullaitivu District Dr. Varatharajah.
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January - 22 
Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the areas south of Mullaitivu and Puthukkudiyiruppu and captured one LTTE bunker and earth bund on January 22, Sri Lanka Army reported. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of
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Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the areas south of Mullaitivu and Puthukkudiyiruppu and captured one LTTE bunker and earth bund on January 22, Sri Lanka Army reported. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of five militants along with six T-56 weapons from these areas.
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January - 23 
Five civilians, including a 10-year-old girl and a 56-year-old priest, were killed when the SLA fired artillery shells targeted Safe Zone areas such as Iruddumadu, Udaiyaarkaddu and Vallipunam in the Mullaitivu district at least four times on January 23, according to medical sources in the region, T
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Five civilians, including a 10-year-old girl and a 56-year-old priest, were killed when the SLA fired artillery shells targeted Safe Zone areas such as Iruddumadu, Udaiyaarkaddu and Vallipunam in the Mullaitivu district at least four times on January 23, according to medical sources in the region, Tamil Net reported.
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January - 23 
On January 23, the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted three air attacks on identified LTTE camps in the Mullaitivu District. The Fighter jets first shelled the LTTE earth bund south of Mullaitivu town at around 6.30 am (SLST). About three hours after the first aerial attack, the MI-24 helicopter gun ship
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On January 23, the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted three air attacks on identified LTTE camps in the Mullaitivu District. The Fighter jets first shelled the LTTE earth bund south of Mullaitivu town at around 6.30 am (SLST). About three hours after the first aerial attack, the MI-24 helicopter gun ships neutralised LTTE camp east of Visuamadukulam. Again, MI-24s bombed another LTTE camps in the northeast of Thalwatukulam. These aerial attacks were conducted in support of the troops of the 57th and 59th Divisions and the Task Force-II.
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January - 23 
SLA fired artillery and Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher shells targeting Tamil refugees in temporary settlements of Mullaitivu district killing three civilians and injuring 33 others, the Website added.
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SLA fired artillery and Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher shells targeting Tamil refugees in temporary settlements of Mullaitivu district killing three civilians and injuring 33 others, the Website added.
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January - 24 
12 civilians killed were killed and 87 wounded as Sri Lanka Army (SLA) continues artillery attack on Safety Zone in the Udaiyaarkaddu area of Mullaitivu District on January 24, reported pro- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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12 civilians killed were killed and 87 wounded as Sri Lanka Army (SLA) continues artillery attack on Safety Zone in the Udaiyaarkaddu area of Mullaitivu District on January 24, reported pro- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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January - 24 
LTTE blew up the Kalmadukulam tank bund in the Visuamadu area of Mullaitivu District in the afternoon of January 24, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Due to the explosion a section of Paranthan-Pooneryn (A-35) main got flooded. In addition, small groups of militants onboard five small boats made
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LTTE blew up the Kalmadukulam tank bund in the Visuamadu area of Mullaitivu District in the afternoon of January 24, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Due to the explosion a section of Paranthan-Pooneryn (A-35) main got flooded. In addition, small groups of militants onboard five small boats made an abortive attempt to infiltrate the area held by the 574 brigade troops along the flooded cannels. However troops opened fire and completely destroyed three of the boats and partially damaged the other two. An unspecified number of militants were killed in the incident.
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January - 24 
On January 24, the 57th Division troops advancing from the west of Visuamadu continuously assaulted LTTE camps in the Puliyanpokkarai area and inflicted heavy casualties upon the militants. During subsequent search operation conducted later, the SFs recovered the dead body of one militant along with
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On January 24, the 57th Division troops advancing from the west of Visuamadu continuously assaulted LTTE camps in the Puliyanpokkarai area and inflicted heavy casualties upon the militants. During subsequent search operation conducted later, the SFs recovered the dead body of one militant along with three T-56 weapons.
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January - 24 
The troops recovered 85 anti-personnel mines and 28 hand grenades from the Mankulam and Visuamadu areas. In another search operation in the Kanakarayankulam area the SFs recovered one claymore mine weighing about 10 kilograms, 5 metre detonator code, six kilograms of explosives and 8019 rounds of T-
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The troops recovered 85 anti-personnel mines and 28 hand grenades from the Mankulam and Visuamadu areas. In another search operation in the Kanakarayankulam area the SFs recovered one claymore mine weighing about 10 kilograms, 5 metre detonator code, six kilograms of explosives and 8019 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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January - 24 
Troops continued their attacks on LTTE camps in the Udayarkattikkulam and Puthukudirippu areas of Mullaitivu District causing inflicting heavy casualties among the militants, Sri Lanka Army reported. The Security Forces (SFs) later recovered the dead body of LTTE militants from Udayarkattikkulam are
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Troops continued their attacks on LTTE camps in the Udayarkattikkulam and Puthukudirippu areas of Mullaitivu District causing inflicting heavy casualties among the militants, Sri Lanka Army reported. The Security Forces (SFs) later recovered the dead body of LTTE militants from Udayarkattikkulam area along with three T-56 weapons and the dead body of one militant along with a T-56 weapon from the Puthukudirippu area. They also captured an LTTE camp complex consisting of 12 buildings, one monument, a toilet block, a cook house, a water container and a pump house in the Puthukudirippu area. During a search conducted in the captured camp the troops recovered three water tank foils, two barrels with 210 litre capacity each, one barrel containing 240 litres of petrol, two five litre four tonnes oil canes, two barrels of 210 litre capacity each containing kerosene oil and two canes of five litre capacity containing two tonnes oil from it.
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January - 25 
59th Division troops confronted LTTE militants in the area south of Mullaitivu and expanded their FDL (Forward Defence Line) further.
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59th Division troops confronted LTTE militants in the area south of Mullaitivu and expanded their FDL (Forward Defence Line) further.
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January - 25 
At least 22 civilians were killed and 60 others wounded as SLA continued artillery shelling in various localities, including Chuthanthirapuram, Udaiyaarkaddu and Thearaavil in Vishvamadu, inside the 'safety zone' throughout January 25, the pro-LTTE Website Tami Net claimed.
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At least 22 civilians were killed and 60 others wounded as SLA continued artillery shelling in various localities, including Chuthanthirapuram, Udaiyaarkaddu and Thearaavil in Vishvamadu, inside the 'safety zone' throughout January 25, the pro-LTTE Website Tami Net claimed.
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January - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) operating in the northeast of Udayarkattukulam tank clashed with the LTTE militants and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with five mortar launchers, two T-56 weapons, three underground oil tanks and one I-com radio set from the area.
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Security Forces (SFs) operating in the northeast of Udayarkattukulam tank clashed with the LTTE militants and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with five mortar launchers, two T-56 weapons, three underground oil tanks and one I-com radio set from the area.
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January - 25 
SFs recovered two T-56 weapons and one Improvised Explosive Device in Mullaitivu. Extensive search operations in and around Mullaitivu town are underway, added another report. A day earlier, the SFs captured the LTTE earth bund constructed in the northwest of Puthukudiyirippu and later recovered on
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SFs recovered two T-56 weapons and one Improvised Explosive Device in Mullaitivu. Extensive search operations in and around Mullaitivu town are underway, added another report. A day earlier, the SFs captured the LTTE earth bund constructed in the northwest of Puthukudiyirippu and later recovered one T-56 weapon, one Global Positioning System and one compass.
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January - 25 
The Security Forces (SFs) now engaged in the final battle against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Mullaitivu District achieved one of the major victories in the afternoon of January 25 after 59th Division troops captured the Mullaitivu Town, the LTTE’s most prestigious military st
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The Security Forces (SFs) now engaged in the final battle against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Mullaitivu District achieved one of the major victories in the afternoon of January 25 after 59th Division troops captured the Mullaitivu Town, the LTTE’s most prestigious military stronghold in the Eastern coast, military officials told Daily News. The troops entered Mullaitivu by 1 pm (SLST). Earlier, on January 23, the 59th Division made a major breakthrough in their battle to capture Mullaitivu with the capture of the earth bund located four kilometres south of Mullaitivu centre. “The LTTE strongly held this defence line in the North of Alampil even after 59 Division troops captured Mulliyavalai and Thanniattu towns located on the Mullaitivu-Oddusudan A-35 road”, military officials added. The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets and MI 24 helicopter gun ships gave strong support for the ground troops to capture this earth bund to open the gateway of Mullaitivu. Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka announced this victory to the nation in the evening in a special message telecast live. “The Tiger stronghold of Mullaitivu fell under Security Forces control after 13 years with the 59 Division troops under the command of Brigadier Nandana Udawatta entering this strategic stronghold last afternoon”, military officials said. Mullaitivu was among the most prestigious and strategically important townships such as Kilinochchi, Paranthan, Pooneryn and Elephant Pass, the LTTE had controlled during the two and half decades long conflict. The LTTE has lost all these strongholds within the past two months with the fall of Pooneryn on November 15, 2008. The Army last controlled this isolated Army camp located in Mullaitivu in 1996 and it was overrun by the LTTE on July 18, 1996 which went down in military history as one of the major debacles losing a large haul of weapons including long range artillery and mortars and more than 1,000 soldiers. The SFs which commenced military operations to liberate the Wanni in February 2007 launched the 59th offensive Division under the command of Brigadier Nandana Udawatta in January 2008 from Welioya with the objective of liberating Mullaitivu from the LTTE. It achieved this major victory after capturing the entire Mullaitivu jungle, including the Nitthikaikulam, Thanimurkkuulam, LTTE’s 14 Base complex, Nayaru, Kumulamunai, Alampil and Mulliyavalai areas. With the capture of Mullaitivu which was famous as one of the strongest Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) bases, the LTTE has now been confined to 280 square Kilometres of territory in the Puthukuduiruppu and Visuamadu areas. The LTTE is also on the verge of losing Puthukuduiruppu junction and the road stretch of the A-35 between Visuamadu and Puthukuduiruppu as troops attached to Task Force II, Task Force III and Task Force IV were poised to capture the road further confining the LTTE to North of the Puthukuduiruppu and Vishvamadu areas with six offensive Divisions surrounding this territory from the West, South and East as of January 25-evening.
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January - 25 
The SFs clashed with the LTTE militants in the Visuamadukulam and south of Puthukkudiyiruppu areas in the Mullaitivu District. During subsequent search and clear operations the troops recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with five T-56 weapons, 17 hand grenades, three communication se
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The SFs clashed with the LTTE militants in the Visuamadukulam and south of Puthukkudiyiruppu areas in the Mullaitivu District. During subsequent search and clear operations the troops recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with five T-56 weapons, 17 hand grenades, three communication sets, one claymore mine and one detonator from the Visuamadukulam area. Another dead body of a LTTE militant along with one T-56 weapon, one barrel of sulphuric acid, 4000 electric detonators, 300 packs each containing 500 grams of explosives, 20 cans containing TNT explosives, 75 bags of sodium bicarbonate each weighing 50 kilograms and 50 empty boxes, three empty containers, two candles containers, 400 plastic chairs, three damaged armoured vehicles, one Johnny mines factory and one claymore mines factory was recovered from the Puthukkudiyiruppu area.
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January - 25 
Troops of the Task Force-II confronted groups of LTTE militants in the Udayarkattikkulam area and killed an unspecified number of militants. Subsequently, the SFs recovered the dead body of one militant along with one motor-bike, an under ground fuel tank of 15 feet x 10 feet and one T-56 weapon fro
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Troops of the Task Force-II confronted groups of LTTE militants in the Udayarkattikkulam area and killed an unspecified number of militants. Subsequently, the SFs recovered the dead body of one militant along with one motor-bike, an under ground fuel tank of 15 feet x 10 feet and one T-56 weapon from the area.
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January - 26 
More than 300 people were killed and several hundreds injured when the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) fired artillery shells inside the Safety Zone declared by the Colombo Government within the last 24 hours, the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net claimed. Most of the shells explode
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More than 300 people were killed and several hundreds injured when the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) fired artillery shells inside the Safety Zone declared by the Colombo Government within the last 24 hours, the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net claimed. Most of the shells exploded in the area three kilometers between Vallipunam Kaali temple and Moongkilaaru towards Paranthan road.
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January - 26 
On January 26, clashes erupted between the two sides in the Udayankattu, Kurevilkulam, Visuamadu and surrounding areas in which an unspecified number of militants were killed. The SFs later recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one magazine, one Multi Purpose Machine Gu
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On January 26, clashes erupted between the two sides in the Udayankattu, Kurevilkulam, Visuamadu and surrounding areas in which an unspecified number of militants were killed. The SFs later recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one magazine, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun and several LTTE items.
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January - 26 
United Nations (UN) said that dozens of civilians have been killed or injured in fighting between troops and the LTTE in the north-east in the past few days. UN spokesman Gordon Weiss told BBC that shells exploded very close to civilian areas in Mullaitivu District, adding, "The shells landed on the
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United Nations (UN) said that dozens of civilians have been killed or injured in fighting between troops and the LTTE in the north-east in the past few days. UN spokesman Gordon Weiss told BBC that shells exploded very close to civilian areas in Mullaitivu District, adding, "The shells landed on the A35 road inside the no-fire zone declared by the army. Some shells landed close to a local UN office. Many civilians have been killed or injured. Our staff members witnessed the death of civilians. But we cannot determine where the fire came from." Another UN spokesman, the resident coordinator Neil Buhne, told Associated Press, "There have been many civilians killed over the last two days. It's really a crisis now." However, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told BBC that the Army had no need to fire at civilian areas and strongly denied allegations that the military was responsible for the attacks.
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January - 27 
Commander of the 59th Division, Brigadier Nandana Udawatta, said on January 27 that troops advancing from the north of Mullaitivu town succeeded in capturing a stretch of two kilometres amidst stiff resistance by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), according to Daily News. He added that the
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Commander of the 59th Division, Brigadier Nandana Udawatta, said on January 27 that troops advancing from the north of Mullaitivu town succeeded in capturing a stretch of two kilometres amidst stiff resistance by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), according to Daily News. He added that the Security Forces (SFs) are advancing towards Puthukuduiruppu. Troops operating in Mullaitivu town also recovered a LTTE defence line which consisted of a massive earth bund and a ditch.
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January - 27 
In addition, SFs clashed with the militants in the Mulliyaweli, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Mullaitivu suburbs and inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit. The retreating militants, however, triggered mines killing and injuring an unspecified number of soldiers. Separately, intermittent exchange of fir
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In addition, SFs clashed with the militants in the Mulliyaweli, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Mullaitivu suburbs and inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit. The retreating militants, however, triggered mines killing and injuring an unspecified number of soldiers. Separately, intermittent exchange of fire continued between the two sides in the Visuamadu, Puliyampokkanai and the east of Dharmapuram areas.
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January - 27 
On January 27, the SFs clashed with militants in the Chundikulam, Vishvamadu and Tannipalamkulam areas inflicting casualties upon the outfit. Separately, SFs confronted LTTE militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu south and Mullaitivu.
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On January 27, the SFs clashed with militants in the Chundikulam, Vishvamadu and Tannipalamkulam areas inflicting casualties upon the outfit. Separately, SFs confronted LTTE militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu south and Mullaitivu.
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January - 28 
Also, a 152-mm artillery gun of the LTTE along with 70 empty artillery rounds was found buried by the 58th Division troops in the area east of Visuamadu.
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Also, a 152-mm artillery gun of the LTTE along with 70 empty artillery rounds was found buried by the 58th Division troops in the area east of Visuamadu.
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January - 28 
An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others injured when troops of the 58th Division operating from the south of Paranthan–Mullaitivu (A-35) road reached Vishvamadu junction amidst stiff resistance by the outfit on January 28, reports Dai
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An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others injured when troops of the 58th Division operating from the south of Paranthan–Mullaitivu (A-35) road reached Vishvamadu junction amidst stiff resistance by the outfit on January 28, reports Daily News. The village, near Kalmadukulam tank, was completely under water and their houses and properties were largely damaged, when the tank bund was breeched by the LTTE, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said. During subsequent search operations, Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons, four I-com sets, explosives and several more LTTE items, adds Sri Lanka Army. Troops also came across a wide assortment of LTTE’s heavy and light vehicles, including one bulldozer, one backhoe, one tipper, one canter lorry, twelve land master tractors and a Toyota double cab belonging to the UNICEF. According to Nanayakkara, the capture of Vishvamadu junction dealt a severe blow to the LTTE who are now confined to a territory of 300 square kilometres, Daily News reported. The troops have also gained control of a stretch of 10 kilometers along the road leading to Chundikkulama via Puliyampokkanai. The militants have also started escaping towards the safer zones at Teravilkulam and Udayarkattikkulam after military operations in Vishvamadu and Piramanthalkulam. Brigadier Nanayakkara also said the LTTE-held territory is now surrounded by Task Force-IV from Puthukudirippu west and south, Task force-II from Puthukudirippu west and Udayankattu and Task force-III from Vishvamadu and Thalmadu. In addition, Troops of 57, 58, 55, are also operating in Vishvamadu, area south of A-35 road and Chundikulam.
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January - 28 
At least 50 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 150 injured during heavy fighting between the troops and militants in the Udayankattu and Pallaikudiyirippu areas of Mullaitivu District on January 28, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Four soldiers also went missi
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At least 50 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 150 injured during heavy fighting between the troops and militants in the Udayankattu and Pallaikudiyirippu areas of Mullaitivu District on January 28, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Four soldiers also went missing. The Security Forces (SFs) also captured one LTTE base camp, with five buildings and one electric generator, and another camp with 15 bunkers, and subsequently recovered 200 claymore mines, some mine cases, vehicles, including one unicorn, two jeeps, one browser, one cab and one tractor.
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January - 28 
Following separate clashes between the two sides in the Puliyanpokkarai, Visuamadu and Mullavalai areas, the SFs recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants on January 28, SLA reported. The troops also recovered five I-com radio set and 6 T-56 weapons, nine Arul-type bombs, 21 hand grenades, 100
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Following separate clashes between the two sides in the Puliyanpokkarai, Visuamadu and Mullavalai areas, the SFs recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants on January 28, SLA reported. The troops also recovered five I-com radio set and 6 T-56 weapons, nine Arul-type bombs, 21 hand grenades, 1000 rounds of ammunition, one large building and a conference hall, two Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) bombs, six chargers, one cyanide capsule, one battery charger, 10 maps, one pack, a few garments and some food items.
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January - 28 
Sri Lankan Government, responding to an "appeal" for medical supplies in the media and diplomatic circles claiming that 300 Tamil civilians were killed and 1,000 injured in Suthanthirapuram Udaiyaarkaddu and Vallipuram areas of Mullaitivu, in a statement released on January 28, termed the "appeal" a
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Sri Lankan Government, responding to an "appeal" for medical supplies in the media and diplomatic circles claiming that 300 Tamil civilians were killed and 1,000 injured in Suthanthirapuram Udaiyaarkaddu and Vallipuram areas of Mullaitivu, in a statement released on January 28, termed the "appeal" as a "hoax" and "a total fabrication", according to PTI. It said Dr. Thurairajah Varatharaja, the Regional Director of Health Services Mullaitivu, who is purported to be the originator of this "appeal" has denied any association with it and stated that its contents are false and exaggerated. "It has not originated from him or his office, and that he does not agree with its contents," the statement said. Athula Kahandliyanage, Secretary in the Health Ministry, said "the 2009 first quarter of drugs to Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi has been sent. The Mullaitivu supplies are awaiting road clearance and will be delivered soon."
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January - 28 
Task Force–II troops following clashes with the LTTE militants in the Udayarkattikkulam and Karavilkulam areas and recovered two gas cylinders, seven military packs and a big box, containing 150 hand grenades.
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Task Force–II troops following clashes with the LTTE militants in the Udayarkattikkulam and Karavilkulam areas and recovered two gas cylinders, seven military packs and a big box, containing 150 hand grenades.
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January - 28 
The Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir jets neutralised a LTTE camp, about one kilometre east of Visuamadukulam tank.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir jets neutralised a LTTE camp, about one kilometre east of Visuamadukulam tank.
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January - 29 
226 patients in the company of their 139 relatives and bystanders were finally picked from the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District and brought down to Vavuniya by officials of the ICRC and UN in the evening of January 29, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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226 patients in the company of their 139 relatives and bystanders were finally picked from the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District and brought down to Vavuniya by officials of the ICRC and UN in the evening of January 29, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 29 
According to Zee News, the SFs found a damaged bullet-proof car that could have been used here by either LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran or other senior LTTE leaders. The rugged-looking covered pick up wagon, fitted with double steel sheets to escape bullet hits, was found in thick jungles near Mu
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According to Zee News, the SFs found a damaged bullet-proof car that could have been used here by either LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran or other senior LTTE leaders. The rugged-looking covered pick up wagon, fitted with double steel sheets to escape bullet hits, was found in thick jungles near Mullaitivu, Nandana Udawatte, the Brigadier commanding the 59th Division of the Army said, reported Daily Mirror on Januarys 29. It is a crude improvised version of a bullet-proof vehicle, unlike the new technologically advanced bullet-proof cars available off the shelf, he said.
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January - 29 
Daily News reports a LTTE armour plated underwater craft and three other partially assembled submarine type smaller crafts (midgets) were recovered by the Task Force-III troops from the Udayarkattikkulam area of Vishvamadu in Mullaitivu District in the morning of January 29. The bigger craft was 35
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Daily News reports a LTTE armour plated underwater craft and three other partially assembled submarine type smaller crafts (midgets) were recovered by the Task Force-III troops from the Udayarkattikkulam area of Vishvamadu in Mullaitivu District in the morning of January 29. The bigger craft was 35 feet in length, military sources said. The submarine like craft was found following the capture of a well designed LTTE camp spread out in two square kilometres expanse. The camp consisted of 15 small houses and 5 billets, all tiled and air-conditioned. Among the items recovered were a large towing cradle with 13 wheels on one side, a Dvora type craft with a gun mount, a large number of out board motors, electric motors and water pumps, three paddle boats and machinery used in welding work.
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January - 30 
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in a pre-dawn attack on January 30 destroyed an explosive laden Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide boat in the seas off Mullaitivu coast, the Navy reported, according to Colombo Page. Naval craft on patrol in the Mullaitivu seas had earlier intercepted the suicide b
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Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in a pre-dawn attack on January 30 destroyed an explosive laden Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide boat in the seas off Mullaitivu coast, the Navy reported, according to Colombo Page. Naval craft on patrol in the Mullaitivu seas had earlier intercepted the suicide boat launched from Mullaitivu and directed heavy gunfire at it.
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January - 31 
During continuous search operations conducted in the Chundikulam, Visuamadu, Udayarkattikkulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant along with three T-56 weapons, one magazine with
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During continuous search operations conducted in the Chundikulam, Visuamadu, Udayarkattikkulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant along with three T-56 weapons, one magazine with 30 rounds of ammunition, three claymore mines of 12.5 kilograms, one claymore mine of 20 kilograms, one I-com radio set, 10 rifle grenades, 55 hand grenades, one LTTE identity card, seven fishing boats, one water jet, ten 210 litre barrels of kerosene, 10000 candles and one container of urea.
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January - 31 
SFs captured a Black Tiger (suicide wing of the LTTE) camp complex in the east of Visuamadu in Mullaitivu District on January 31, according to SLA reports. Nine mortar launchers of five different calibre of 120-mm, 81-mm, 82-mm, 80-mm and 60-mm, six Multi Purpose Machine Guns, two thermo baric laun
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SFs captured a Black Tiger (suicide wing of the LTTE) camp complex in the east of Visuamadu in Mullaitivu District on January 31, according to SLA reports. Nine mortar launchers of five different calibre of 120-mm, 81-mm, 82-mm, 80-mm and 60-mm, six Multi Purpose Machine Guns, two thermo baric launchers, 20 pistols, three Rocket Propeller Guns (RPG), seven claymore mines, one improvised claymore mine, 18 T-56 weapons, one sniper gun, eight RPG rounds, 59 hand grenades, one tripod, 35 Arul-type bombs, 100 detonators, one radio set, thirty five gas masks, 48 helmets, 35 pouches, a large stock of new LTTE uniforms along with the dead bodies of 12 militants were recovered from the complex.
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*Data till , May 14, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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