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Major Incidents:2008
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January - 6 
On January 6, troops launched an attack towards the LTTE bunker line north of A-9 at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed four militants. While two LTTE bunkers were also destroyed, an unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident.
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On January 6, troops launched an attack towards the LTTE bunker line north of A-9 at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed four militants. While two LTTE bunkers were also destroyed, an unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident.
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January - 7 
At least seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 7, Sri Lanka Army reported. Three LTTE bunke
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At least seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 7, Sri Lanka Army reported. Three LTTE bunkers were also destroyed. During subsequent search operation, the troops recovered six grenades, one T-56 weapon, one grenade pouch and several other items from the incident site.
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January - 7 
Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the general area south of A-9 road at Muhamale in Jaffna on January 7 and killed two LTTE cadres who were inside the bunker. Elsewhere, troops at Talaivankulam in Vavuniya killed four militants on the same day.
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Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the general area south of A-9 road at Muhamale in Jaffna on January 7 and killed two LTTE cadres who were inside the bunker. Elsewhere, troops at Talaivankulam in Vavuniya killed four militants on the same day.
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January - 15 
On the same day, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and reportedly killed three of them. One soldier was injured in this incident.
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On the same day, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and reportedly killed three of them. One soldier was injured in this incident.
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January - 16 
A group of LTTE militants who were moving away from their defence line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district were attacked by troops. Three militants were killed and one of their bunkers was destroyed.
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A group of LTTE militants who were moving away from their defence line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district were attacked by troops. Three militants were killed and one of their bunkers was destroyed.
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January - 20 
Five soldiers were injured in an explosion of a booby trap in Pallikkulam area of Mannar district. On the same day, three soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire and explosion of improvised explosive device in the Jaffna and Kilaly areas. One more soldier was injured in another LTTE fire in t
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Five soldiers were injured in an explosion of a booby trap in Pallikkulam area of Mannar district. On the same day, three soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire and explosion of improvised explosive device in the Jaffna and Kilaly areas. One more soldier was injured in another LTTE fire in the same area. Separately, one LTTE bunker in the Ponnar area of Mannar district was destroyed by the troops.
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January - 22 
Troops stormed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 22 and killed four militants, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops stormed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 22 and killed four militants, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 26 
On January 24, the troops launched an attack on a LTTE bunker line in the area south of A-9 route at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed five militants. In the same area, three militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured by the troops during their attack on an LTTE bunker
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On January 24, the troops launched an attack on a LTTE bunker line in the area south of A-9 route at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed five militants. In the same area, three militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured by the troops during their attack on an LTTE bunker line on January 26. One bunker was also destroyed.
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January - 26 
Troops attacked a Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants on January 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of militants were injured in the incident. One bunker was also destroyed during the attack.
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Troops attacked a Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants on January 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of militants were injured in the incident. One bunker was also destroyed during the attack.
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January - 27 
Three more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during another clash ahead of the Muhamalai FDL in Jaffna district. One soldier sustained injuries in this incident.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during another clash ahead of the Muhamalai FDL in Jaffna district. One soldier sustained injuries in this incident.
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January - 28 
Troops opened fire on a line of LTTE bunkers in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and destroyed four of them, killing four militants on January 28.
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Troops opened fire on a line of LTTE bunkers in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and destroyed four of them, killing four militants on January 28.
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January - 30 
The security forces (SFs) captured the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district destroying 35 bunkers of the outfit on January 30, reports Daily News. 30 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them
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The security forces (SFs) captured the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district destroying 35 bunkers of the outfit on January 30, reports Daily News. 30 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them were injured during the operations in which seven soldiers also sustained injuries. "Around 12.45 am the Security Forces advanced from their FDLs in the Muhamalai area and smashed the LTTE bunkers in their first attack," military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, adding, "In the pre-emptive attack the Security Forces overran 35 Tiger bunkers, physically 20 bunkers were destroyed and around 20 LTTE cadres killed." The LTTE withdrew to the second FDLs and the SFs advanced on this too forcing the LTTE to flee the area. The SFs launched another attack on the LTTE’s second FDLs in Muhamalai and Nagarkovil with T-55 tanks and destroyed 10 bunkers while killing 10 militants. "Vehicles of the fleeing Tiger cadres with their injured were also fired at by the Security Forces. LTTE communication intercepts confirmed that 10 LTTE cadres were killed in the skirmishes", Brigadier Nanayakkara said. In a subsequent search operation troops recovered a 60-mm mortar bomb, an RPG and a large stock of ammunition.
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January - 30 
Three civilians belonging to the same family were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Chawakachcheri on January 30-night, defense sources said. The outfit had earlier issued death warrants to the civilians who it accused of acting as security forces’ informers. The Sri Lanka Army report identified
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Three civilians belonging to the same family were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Chawakachcheri on January 30-night, defense sources said. The outfit had earlier issued death warrants to the civilians who it accused of acting as security forces’ informers. The Sri Lanka Army report identified the victims as B. Thalikalan (30), K. Baleshwari (28) and B. Pradeepan (17).
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January - 31 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber on a bicycle blew himself at Thinnaveli in the Jaffna district on January 31-morning killing three civilians and injuring 17 others, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Authorities, however, said that the explosion was premature sinc
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber on a bicycle blew himself at Thinnaveli in the Jaffna district on January 31-morning killing three civilians and injuring 17 others, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Authorities, however, said that the explosion was premature since there was no target in the area.
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February - 1 
Troops killed 10 LTTE militants and neutralized 10 of their bunkers in an attack at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district on February 1-morning. Two soldiers were killed six others were injured in the incident.
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Troops killed 10 LTTE militants and neutralized 10 of their bunkers in an attack at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district on February 1-morning. Two soldiers were killed six others were injured in the incident.
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February - 6 
At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when the troops deployed at the FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district stormed the outfit’s bunkers at about 5.30 am on February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when the troops deployed at the FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district stormed the outfit’s bunkers at about 5.30 am on February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five soldiers were also injured during the clash. Troops with the assistance of T-55 battle tanks completely destroyed 30 bunkers - four in the Nagarkovil area, 10 in the area north of A-9 and 16 in the Kilaly area, according to. One Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one T-56 weapon, five magazines, two pouches and a large number of other LTTE items were recovered by the troops from the incident site.
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February - 9 
The troops launched an attack towards a group of LTTE militants constructing a bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed five militants.
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The troops launched an attack towards a group of LTTE militants constructing a bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed five militants.
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February - 23 
Troops operating in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE militants.
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Troops operating in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE militants.
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February - 25 
Three more LTTE militants were killed during clashes between the two sides in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed during clashes between the two sides in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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February - 26 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during intermittent clashes in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also neutralised at least six bunkers of the outfit.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during intermittent clashes in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also neutralised at least six bunkers of the outfit.
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February - 29 
In an attack, the troops neutralized eight more newly-erected LTTE bunkers in the same area and killed five militants.
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In an attack, the troops neutralized eight more newly-erected LTTE bunkers in the same area and killed five militants.
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February - 29 
On February 29, the troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker line at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and destroyed eight bunkers killing five militants.
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On February 29, the troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker line at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and destroyed eight bunkers killing five militants.
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February - 29 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes that erupted in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 29, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes that erupted in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on February 29, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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March - 7 
On the same day, the troops attacked and destroyed one LTTE bunker ahead of their FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district and killed three militants.
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On the same day, the troops attacked and destroyed one LTTE bunker ahead of their FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district and killed three militants.
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March - 16 
The troops foiled two infiltration attempts by the LTTE in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants on March 16.
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The troops foiled two infiltration attempts by the LTTE in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants on March 16.
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March - 22 
During two separate encounters, the troops killed four LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district.
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During two separate encounters, the troops killed four LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district.
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March - 28 
Three militants were killed during an exchange of fire in Nagarkovil of Jaffna district. Two LTTE bunkers were destroyed.
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Three militants were killed during an exchange of fire in Nagarkovil of Jaffna district. Two LTTE bunkers were destroyed.
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April - 11 
The SFs carried out attacks on a group of LTTE militants in the Ilampiddi area of Mannar district and killed three militants while injuring seven others. Separately, the SFs attacked an LTTE bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants. Three more militants got inj
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The SFs carried out attacks on a group of LTTE militants in the Ilampiddi area of Mannar district and killed three militants while injuring seven others. Separately, the SFs attacked an LTTE bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants. Three more militants got injured in the incident. Two more LTTE bunkers were neutralised by the troops in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district, killing three militants.
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May - 5 
10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two area leaders, were killed and 52 others injured by the security forces when a fierce fight erupted between the two sides at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Jaffna district on May 5, said military spokesman Brigadier Uday
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10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two area leaders, were killed and 52 others injured by the security forces when a fierce fight erupted between the two sides at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Jaffna district on May 5, said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, according to Daily News. "A fierce battle erupted when the LTTE launched mortar fire towards the Security Forces out post at around 9.45 a.m. The Security Forces manning the Muhamalai FDL’s 53 and 55 divisions initially fired small arms backed by heavy artillery. Intercepting Tiger communication intercepts revealed that 10 LTTE cadres were killed including two area leaders while 52 others were injured," he added. The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) report adds that two soldiers were killed and 14 others sustained injuries in the LTTE attack. One soldier, meanwhile, was reported missing.
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May - 29 
During the same time, the LTTE militants opened a string of artillery fire towards Jaffna town centre from their bases in Pooneryn which struck 18 people sleeping in their houses, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. While six of the civilians died in the LTTE artillery fire, 12 others were in
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During the same time, the LTTE militants opened a string of artillery fire towards Jaffna town centre from their bases in Pooneryn which struck 18 people sleeping in their houses, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. While six of the civilians died in the LTTE artillery fire, 12 others were injured.
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May - 29 
The security forces (SFs) foiled a pre-dawn sea attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sinking three Sea Tiger (the sea wing of the LTTE) boats and killing at least 15 militants on May 29 (today), reported Colombo Page. A combined Army-Navy operation at the Chiraththivu islet of Jaffn
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The security forces (SFs) foiled a pre-dawn sea attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sinking three Sea Tiger (the sea wing of the LTTE) boats and killing at least 15 militants on May 29 (today), reported Colombo Page. A combined Army-Navy operation at the Chiraththivu islet of Jaffna district foiled an attempt by the LTTE to infiltrate the military detachment located between the Jaffna mainland and the Mandaithivu Island from the sea. Defence reports said that the Sea Tigers launched a second attack in six boats towards the same islet from the Pooneryn area. Troops repulsed the offensive sinking three boats and heavily damaging another which sank in the shallow waters at around 2am (SLT). Meanwhile, the pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net said that 13 navy personnel were killed in the incident. It also reported that the raid was launched at 1:25am and the camp was brought under LTTE control at 2am.
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June - 30 
The troops captured one LTTE bunker ahead of the Muhamalai FDL in the Jaffna district killing four militants.
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The troops captured one LTTE bunker ahead of the Muhamalai FDL in the Jaffna district killing four militants.
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July - 5 
During another confrontation the SFs killed three LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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During another confrontation the SFs killed three LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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July - 15 
Three soldiers were killed and another injured in an LTTE-triggered IED explosion in the Kadolana area of Jaffna district.
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Three soldiers were killed and another injured in an LTTE-triggered IED explosion in the Kadolana area of Jaffna district.
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July - 24 
The SFs attacked an LTTE bunker in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and killed three militants.
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The SFs attacked an LTTE bunker in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and killed three militants.
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August - 3 
Three soldiers were killed while another sustained injuries in a grenade explosion in the Thanankilappu area of Jaffna district. Separately, one more soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the Nagarkovil area.
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Three soldiers were killed while another sustained injuries in a grenade explosion in the Thanankilappu area of Jaffna district. Separately, one more soldier was injured in an APM explosion in the Nagarkovil area.
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August - 6 
Troops attacked Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of the the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district from seven different flanks on August 6-morning killing at least five militants and injuring 25 others, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Three soldiers were injured in e
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Troops attacked Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of the the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district from seven different flanks on August 6-morning killing at least five militants and injuring 25 others, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Three soldiers were injured in explosions of anti-personnel mines (APM) in the area.
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August - 10 
The troops opened fire on LTTE positions ahead of the Kilaly FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district and killed 15 militants.
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The troops opened fire on LTTE positions ahead of the Kilaly FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district and killed 15 militants.
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August - 18 
Separately, three soldiers were killed and another was wounded in an LTTE mortar attack in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Similarly, three soldiers were wounded in an anti-personnel mine explosion in the Nagarkovil area.
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Separately, three soldiers were killed and another was wounded in an LTTE mortar attack in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. Similarly, three soldiers were wounded in an anti-personnel mine explosion in the Nagarkovil area.
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September - 11 
On the same day, the troops killed an LTTE area leader, identified as Kaliaradan, along with three other militants during clashes ahead of the Kilaly FDL (Forward Defence Line) area of Jaffna district.
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On the same day, the troops killed an LTTE area leader, identified as Kaliaradan, along with three other militants during clashes ahead of the Kilaly FDL (Forward Defence Line) area of Jaffna district.
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September - 30 
At least eight militants aboard two Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats moving in the seas off Kalmunai point in the Pooneryn area of Jaffna district were killed when the Special Boat Squadron of the Sri Lanka Navy spotted them and directed fire attack towards the boats.
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At least eight militants aboard two Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats moving in the seas off Kalmunai point in the Pooneryn area of Jaffna district were killed when the Special Boat Squadron of the Sri Lanka Navy spotted them and directed fire attack towards the boats.
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October - 1 
On the same day, the troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and killed four cadres destroying two bunkers. Five more militants and two soldiers suffered injuries in the fighting. The troops later recovered one T-56 weapon, 17 hand grenades, one Global Pos
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On the same day, the troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and killed four cadres destroying two bunkers. Five more militants and two soldiers suffered injuries in the fighting. The troops later recovered one T-56 weapon, 17 hand grenades, one Global Positioning System equipment, one binocular, one I-com set, two pouches, one IED, two sarongs, some food and medical items.
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October - 6 
The troops neutralized two LTTE bunkers in the area west of Mankulam killing four militants. Four more militants and a soldier were also injured in the incident.
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The troops neutralized two LTTE bunkers in the area west of Mankulam killing four militants. Four more militants and a soldier were also injured in the incident.
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October - 9 
On October 9, the troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants while injuring five others.
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On October 9, the troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants while injuring five others.
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October - 12 
At Kokuvil in the Jaffna district, three militants were killed in confrontations with the SFs.
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At Kokuvil in the Jaffna district, three militants were killed in confrontations with the SFs.
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October - 16 
The security forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district killing an unspecified number of militants, including two leaders identified as Kanyan and Isaiman. Though exact details of LTTE casualties are yet to be ascertained, the outfit’s communication interce
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The security forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district killing an unspecified number of militants, including two leaders identified as Kanyan and Isaiman. Though exact details of LTTE casualties are yet to be ascertained, the outfit’s communication intercepted revealed more than 40 militants were wounded. Three soldiers were also killed while nine others sustained injuries in LTTE fire.
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November - 1 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) foiled an attack by a flotilla of Sea Tiger [Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] boats in the seas between Nagarkovil and Point Pedro in the Jaffna district destroying at least four boats and killing more than 14 militants aboard the boast on November 1-
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) foiled an attack by a flotilla of Sea Tiger [Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] boats in the seas between Nagarkovil and Point Pedro in the Jaffna district destroying at least four boats and killing more than 14 militants aboard the boast on November 1- morning, reports Sri Lanka Army. The sea battle started when sailors on reconnaissance in the sea spotted a fleet of suspicious boats, probably laden with explosives, sailing and Navy Fast Attack Craft (FAC) pursued the suspicious moment. Five sailors also sustained injuries in the encounter. The pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net, however, claimed that a flotilla of 20 Sea Tiger boats engaged in a major clash with the SLN gun ships in the seas off Naakarkoayil sunk an SLN Dvora FAC and a hovercraft. The website reported that seven Black Sea Tigers were killed in the operation.
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November - 16 
On November 16, troops neutralized a LTTE bunker killing at least four militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district.
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On November 16, troops neutralized a LTTE bunker killing at least four militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district.
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November - 20 
More than 50 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured as troops in Jaffna on November 20(today)-morning overran the first FDL (Forward Defence Line) of the outfit in the strategic bottleneck and the lagoon to the north and south of the A
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More than 50 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured as troops in Jaffna on November 20(today)-morning overran the first FDL (Forward Defence Line) of the outfit in the strategic bottleneck and the lagoon to the north and south of the A-9 Jaffna-Kandy Highway, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of soldiers were also killed in the fighting that lasted for a few days.
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December - 16 
120 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and 25 soldiers were killed during clashes between the two sides near the Kilaly and Muhamalai FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) of Jaffna District and elsewhere in the Kilinochchi sector on December 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). 250 militants and
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120 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and 25 soldiers were killed during clashes between the two sides near the Kilaly and Muhamalai FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) of Jaffna District and elsewhere in the Kilinochchi sector on December 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). 250 militants and 160 soldiers sustained injuries while 10 more soldiers went missing. The troops also destroyed a part of the outfit’s five kilometres long stretch of defensive earth bund in the Kilinochchi sector from many different places, the Army Headquarters stated. In addition, the troops captured Chorikenkulam village, about seven kilometres to the west of the Jaffna–Kandy (A-9) highway pushing militants further into the jungle areas. The pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net, however, claimed that more than 40 SLA soldiers were killed and at least 120 soldiers wounded in the morning of December 16 when the LTTE repulsed an offensive push by the SLA along the Kilali area of Jaffna District.
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