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Incidents of Air-Strikes by Government Forces:2009
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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 - 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 - 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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February - 2 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets targeted a LTTE camp north of Mullaitivu in the support of the 59th Division soldiers. A second air strike targeted a LTTE camp located about three kilometres north of Udayarkattikkulam Tank.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets targeted a LTTE camp north of Mullaitivu in the support of the 59th Division soldiers. A second air strike targeted a LTTE camp located about three kilometres north of Udayarkattikkulam Tank.
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February - 3 February - 4
The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted 13 air raids on LTTE camps in the Mullaitivu District between 8.00 pm on February 3 and 5.45 pm on February 4. Fighter jets and helicopters gunships bombed several camps in the Puthukkudiyiruppu west and south on February 4. Earlier on February 3, MIG fighter jets s
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The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted 13 air raids on LTTE camps in the Mullaitivu District between 8.00 pm on February 3 and 5.45 pm on February 4. Fighter jets and helicopters gunships bombed several camps in the Puthukkudiyiruppu west and south on February 4. Earlier on February 3, MIG fighter jets shelled a camp at Puthukkudiyiruppu. These aerial attacks were reportedly conducted in support of the advancing 59th Division and Task Force-IV troops.
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February - 5 
Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised a senior LTTE leaders’ gathering point and a communication centre in the north and northeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu, reports SLA.
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Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised a senior LTTE leaders’ gathering point and a communication centre in the north and northeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu, reports SLA.
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February - 7 
The Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) on February 7 said its fighter jets destroyed a hideout of the Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] chief Soosai located one kilometre northeast of Puthukuduiruppu junction in the Mullaitivu District and claimed that he could either have
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The Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) on February 7 said its fighter jets destroyed a hideout of the Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] chief Soosai located one kilometre northeast of Puthukuduiruppu junction in the Mullaitivu District and claimed that he could either have been killed or wounded in the attack, reports The Hindu. The SLAF spokesperson Janaka Nanayakkara said 11 LTTE militants, including a very senior militant, were killed in the attack. He said the initial strike was to destroy an underground bunker and a “luxury house” of Soosai. It was followed with another on observation that the LTTE militant were making a desperate attempt to dig out the location with three earth moving vehicles.
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February - 8 
Fighter Jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised two LTTE camps north east and north-west of Puthukkudiyiruppu junction.
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Fighter Jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised two LTTE camps north east and north-west of Puthukkudiyiruppu junction.
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February - 9 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised a camouflaged Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) building in a jungle area of Wellamulla Waikkal on February 9. The entire building complex, including Sea Tiger boats and tractors, were completely destroyed, the Media Centre for National Security
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised a camouflaged Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) building in a jungle area of Wellamulla Waikkal on February 9. The entire building complex, including Sea Tiger boats and tractors, were completely destroyed, the Media Centre for National Security said. The SLAF’s Kfir and MIG-27 fighter jets also shelled a Sea Tiger facility located north of Mullaitivu lagoon.
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February - 10 
MI 24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised an LTTE camp about one kilometre south of the Puthukkudiyiruppu-Paranthan road.
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MI 24 fighter helicopters of the Sri Lanka Air Force neutralised an LTTE camp about one kilometre south of the Puthukkudiyiruppu-Paranthan road.
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February - 15 
On February 15, fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force bombed three LTTE suicide boats anchored near ‘Fara 3’ ship in the seas north of Mullaitivu. ‘Fara 3’ had been hijacked by the militants some time back. According to reports, two of the boats were sunk and the remaining boat caught fire in the
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On February 15, fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force bombed three LTTE suicide boats anchored near ‘Fara 3’ ship in the seas north of Mullaitivu. ‘Fara 3’ had been hijacked by the militants some time back. According to reports, two of the boats were sunk and the remaining boat caught fire in the aerial bombing.
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February - 16 
On February 16, MI-24 helicopters neutralised LTTE camps in the south of Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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On February 16, MI-24 helicopters neutralised LTTE camps in the south of Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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February - 17 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed Iranaippaalai, the new centre for humanitarian and basic facilities located between the new and old safety zones, killing at least 15 people fleeing from the old 'safety zone' towards Maaththalan, the Website added.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed Iranaippaalai, the new centre for humanitarian and basic facilities located between the new and old safety zones, killing at least 15 people fleeing from the old 'safety zone' towards Maaththalan, the Website added.
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February - 21 
The LTTE on February 21 said that the February 20 air strikes carried out by it over capital Colombo killing two people and injuring 54 others were suicide attacks by its elite Black Air Tiger squad (suicide squad of the LTTE’s Air Wing), reports Times of India. The outfit said that two men from the
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The LTTE on February 21 said that the February 20 air strikes carried out by it over capital Colombo killing two people and injuring 54 others were suicide attacks by its elite Black Air Tiger squad (suicide squad of the LTTE’s Air Wing), reports Times of India. The outfit said that two men from the Black Air Tiger suicide squad piloted the two light aircraft that carried out the attack. In addition, the military, quoting initial investigation, said in a statement that that the pilot, whose body was found intact, had a large quantity of explosives and bombs inside the aircraft.
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February - 24 
Three Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed Iranaippaalai thrice, killing seven civilians, claimed pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. At least four of the victims belonged to a single family, according to the report.
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Three Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets bombed Iranaippaalai thrice, killing seven civilians, claimed pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. At least four of the victims belonged to a single family, according to the report.
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February - 25 February - 27
At least 135 civilians were killed and several others wounded in continued military offensive in the Mullaitivu District during the past three days, the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net reported. While 60 civilians reportedly died in the bombing and artillery and mortar
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At least 135 civilians were killed and several others wounded in continued military offensive in the Mullaitivu District during the past three days, the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net reported. While 60 civilians reportedly died in the bombing and artillery and mortar attack on February 27, the number of civilians killed on February 25 and February 26 totalled 75. 18 of the victims on February 25 and two on February 26 were killed within the 'safety zone' in artillery shelling. The Website also claimed that a Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jet engaged in bombing civilian pockets at Aananthapuram and Chempankundu exploded on February 27. On February 26, the troops clashed with LTTE militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District killing 14 of them, reports Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, “LTTE transmissions confirmed that 14 Tigers were killed and over 30 wounded during the clash. An LTTE ground commander known as Shankar who led the confrontation in Puthukkudiyiruppu area was killed.” In addition, an unspecified number of militants were killed during clashes between the two sides in Ampalavanpokkanai, Mulliyavalai, east Puthukkudiyiruppu, Chalai and Terumurikandi areas. Following the clashes at Ampalavanpokkanai, troops recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with eight 81-mm mortars, booby traps, 35 hand grenades, a T-56 assault riffle and an I-Com set, Nanayakkara added.
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March - 1 March - 2
At least 122 civilians were killed in continued artillery attacks by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and bombardment by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in Mullaitivu District during the past 72 hours, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. 45 civilians were killed when th
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At least 122 civilians were killed in continued artillery attacks by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and bombardment by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in Mullaitivu District during the past 72 hours, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. 45 civilians were killed when the SLA fired artillery shells within the 'safety zone' at Mullivaaykkaal, Valaignarmadam, Pokkanai, Maaththalan and the adjoining Iranaippaalai areas on March 2. Earlier on March 1, around 37 civilians were killed while on February 28 around 40 people died in SLA artillery attack and SLAF bombardment.
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March - 22 
The SLA and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) used heavy explosives in their clashes with the LTTE in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area, the Website reported, adding, at least seven civilians who ventured into Iranapalai to collect coconuts were killed in the SLAF air strike.
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The SLA and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) used heavy explosives in their clashes with the LTTE in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area, the Website reported, adding, at least seven civilians who ventured into Iranapalai to collect coconuts were killed in the SLAF air strike.
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March - 25 
Two helicopters evacuating the injured were attacked by the LTTE who fired surface-to-air-missiles from the Government demarcated No-Fire Zone. Both the helicopters carrying injured soldiers, however, continued their mission, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. "The No Fire Zone was declared by the Gover
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Two helicopters evacuating the injured were attacked by the LTTE who fired surface-to-air-missiles from the Government demarcated No-Fire Zone. Both the helicopters carrying injured soldiers, however, continued their mission, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. "The No Fire Zone was declared by the Government for the safety of displaced civilians. It is a violation of No Fire Zone, the LTTE cadres are taking cover from civilians to carry out their terror activity," Wing Commander Nanayakkara told Daily News.
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April - 5 
The Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter fired a rocket killing eight civilians near the Pokkanai Pillaiyaar temple.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter fired a rocket killing eight civilians near the Pokkanai Pillaiyaar temple.
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