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August - 1 
At least five Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and 30 others sustained injuries when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fired artillery at the Trincomalee naval base on August 1. Subsequently, the Sri Lankan Air Force carried out aerial bombardment in the outfit-held Sampoor ar
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At least five Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and 30 others sustained injuries when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fired artillery at the Trincomalee naval base on August 1. Subsequently, the Sri Lankan Air Force carried out aerial bombardment in the outfit-held Sampoor area targeting Mavilaru, Verugalaru and Kathirveli. Several key LTTE locations were destroyed, sources said. The Government claimed 50 LTTE casualties in the air strike.
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August - 1 
LTTE robbed the People’s Bank in Muttur town in Trincomalee district. On August 1, troops recovered one hand grenade from Vavuniya town.
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LTTE robbed the People’s Bank in Muttur town in Trincomalee district. On August 1, troops recovered one hand grenade from Vavuniya town.
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August - 1 
One civilian was killed and 13 others wounded when LTTE mortar shells fell in a civilian area in the Muttur region.
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One civilian was killed and 13 others wounded when LTTE mortar shells fell in a civilian area in the Muttur region.
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August - 1 
The Government accused the LTTE of attempting ethnic cleansing in the northeast by shutting off Mavil Aru sluice gate in the Kallar area of Trincomalee district that provides water to 50,000 people, mainly ethnic Sinhalese and Muslims. The head of the Government peace secretariat, Palitha Kohona, to
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The Government accused the LTTE of attempting ethnic cleansing in the northeast by shutting off Mavil Aru sluice gate in the Kallar area of Trincomalee district that provides water to 50,000 people, mainly ethnic Sinhalese and Muslims. The head of the Government peace secretariat, Palitha Kohona, told Reuters, “I would definitely call it ethnic cleansing. Water is critical to human existence. Our objective is to secure the water and we will get it.”
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August - 1 
The SLN reportedly repulsed a LTTE attempt to destroy a troop carrier transporting 854 unarmed military personnel when it was returning from Kankesanthurai harbour and entering the mouth of Trincomalee harbour. The SLN boats blocked a fleet of Sea-Tiger boats approaching the troop carrier, destroyin
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The SLN reportedly repulsed a LTTE attempt to destroy a troop carrier transporting 854 unarmed military personnel when it was returning from Kankesanthurai harbour and entering the mouth of Trincomalee harbour. The SLN boats blocked a fleet of Sea-Tiger boats approaching the troop carrier, destroying three and damaging another. However, the LTTE claimed that it destroyed a SLN boat, killing eight sailors on board.
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August - 1 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Gnanasegaram Mohathasan, in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Gnanasegaram Mohathasan, in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 2 
A civilian, identified as Vishman, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the Navalar road, according to Tamil Net. Another civilian, Nandan Geethanjana was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Abeypura area of Trincomalee district, the website added
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A civilian, identified as Vishman, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the Navalar road, according to Tamil Net. Another civilian, Nandan Geethanjana was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Abeypura area of Trincomalee district, the website added
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August - 2 
Troops repulsed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) firing in the Kattaparichchan, Selvanagar and Mahindapura areas of Sampoor region in the Trincomalee district on August 2, killing 40 LTTE cadres and injuring 50 others. Four soldiers were killed and 38 others sustained injuries in the clashes.
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Troops repulsed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) firing in the Kattaparichchan, Selvanagar and Mahindapura areas of Sampoor region in the Trincomalee district on August 2, killing 40 LTTE cadres and injuring 50 others. Four soldiers were killed and 38 others sustained injuries in the clashes. The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) said that troops successfully repulsed an LTTE attack on the Muttur, Thopur, Kattaparichan, Selvanagar and Mahindapura camps, which caused severe damages to Muttur town and resulted in a large number of civilian casualties. "Sporadic attacks are however continuing with the LTTE using small arms fire directed at the forces from strategic positions one of which was a Tsunami camp," a MCNS spokesperson said. Heavy damage was also caused to the Telecom building, District Secretary's Office and the Muttur Hospital by LTTE shelling. However, the pro-LTTE website Tamil Net reported that fighting formations of the outfit overran four key locations - Kaddaiparichchan, Palathoppu, Pachchanoor and Mahindapura - in the Trincomalee district. Meanwhile, fighting continued close to the disputed Mavil Aru sluice gates in the Kallar area.
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August - 3 
Fifteen civilians taking refuge at the Al-Nuriya Muslim School in Thoppur and Arabic School in Muttur were killed and more than 30 injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres indiscriminately fired artillery at two different times on August 3, Daily News reports. The LTTE fired morta
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Fifteen civilians taking refuge at the Al-Nuriya Muslim School in Thoppur and Arabic School in Muttur were killed and more than 30 injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres indiscriminately fired artillery at two different times on August 3, Daily News reports. The LTTE fired mortars and artillery towards Muttur town too, while security forces (SFs) were engaged in search and clearing operation to flush out groups of LTTE cadres from Muttur town. According to the Media Centre for National Security, five refugees were killed and 10 wounded at the Al-Nuriya Muslim School in Thoppur, Trincomalee during LTTE artillery shelling at the school. Separately, ten civilians were killed and more than 20 injured when the LTTE fired artillery towards the Arabic School in Muttur where hundreds of civilians were taking refuge following fighting between the SFs and LTTE.
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August - 3 
Government Defence Affairs Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwelle said Muttur town is under total control of the SFs. "The LTTE had fired artillery and mortars towards the Defence establishments and public institutions around 1.30 a.m. on Wednesday. At present small groups of LTTE cadres are shelte
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Government Defence Affairs Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwelle said Muttur town is under total control of the SFs. "The LTTE had fired artillery and mortars towards the Defence establishments and public institutions around 1.30 a.m. on Wednesday. At present small groups of LTTE cadres are sheltered among the civilian population and small business houses and are directing firing using small arms," the Minister said.
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August - 4 
According to a delayed report, 15 Tamils working for a French aid agency, Action Against Hunger, were found dead in the Muttur town of Trincomalee district on August 4.
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According to a delayed report, 15 Tamils working for a French aid agency, Action Against Hunger, were found dead in the Muttur town of Trincomalee district on August 4.
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August - 4 
Associated Press quoting Sri Lankan military sources has reported that troops foiled a major Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attack on a strategic jetty in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district, killing 35 cadres on August 4. The military spokesperson, Maj. Upali Rajapakse, stated, “Our fo
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Associated Press quoting Sri Lankan military sources has reported that troops foiled a major Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attack on a strategic jetty in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district, killing 35 cadres on August 4. The military spokesperson, Maj. Upali Rajapakse, stated, “Our forces have repulsed a major terrorist attack, and based on our ground information we have learned that 35 bodies of terrorists are lying there."
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August - 4 
Daily News reports that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) massacred over hundred civilians who were fleeing fighting in Muttur. Other reports said over 100 bodies of civilians laid scattered in Pachchanoor, where the LTTE installed a road block until August 4 night. The website of the Nati
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Daily News reports that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) massacred over hundred civilians who were fleeing fighting in Muttur. Other reports said over 100 bodies of civilians laid scattered in Pachchanoor, where the LTTE installed a road block until August 4 night. The website of the National Security Ministry reported that LTTE had killed over 100 Muslims, including women and children, after accusing them of conniving with the security forces.
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August - 4 
Five Muslim civilians were killed when a shell fell near them at the 64th milepost in the Pachchanoor area of Muttur town. Meanwhile, thousands of Muslim civilians in the Muttur area have started to flee due to heavy fighting between the Government forces and LTTE, sources said.
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Five Muslim civilians were killed when a shell fell near them at the 64th milepost in the Pachchanoor area of Muttur town. Meanwhile, thousands of Muslim civilians in the Muttur area have started to flee due to heavy fighting between the Government forces and LTTE, sources said.
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The Kanthale Police recovered the dead bodies two civilians, identified as Arumugam Sri Kanthan and Mahalingam Rajasundaram, from Trincomalee district on August 5. Elsewhere, on August 4, the dead body of a police sergeant who was believed to have died during confrontations with LTTE was recovered f
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The Kanthale Police recovered the dead bodies two civilians, identified as Arumugam Sri Kanthan and Mahalingam Rajasundaram, from Trincomalee district on August 5. Elsewhere, on August 4, the dead body of a police sergeant who was believed to have died during confrontations with LTTE was recovered from the general area (area under Government control) of Muttur town.
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August - 5 
Intercepted LTTE radio transmissions have confirmed that the LTTE has lost 330 cadres during fierce fighting that erupted during the past four days. Trincomalee LTTE military leader Soornam had been heard desperately calling for more reinforcements from Batticaloa, the transmissions have revealed.
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Intercepted LTTE radio transmissions have confirmed that the LTTE has lost 330 cadres during fierce fighting that erupted during the past four days. Trincomalee LTTE military leader Soornam had been heard desperately calling for more reinforcements from Batticaloa, the transmissions have revealed.
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August - 5 
Navy spokesman Commander K. Dasanayake said no fighting was reported in the Muttur town where troops on August 4 aborted an LTTE attempt to overrun the Muttur Jetty. Naval Forces and Army retaliated killing 152 LTTE cadres. Three sailors were killed and eight wounded during the confrontation.
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Navy spokesman Commander K. Dasanayake said no fighting was reported in the Muttur town where troops on August 4 aborted an LTTE attempt to overrun the Muttur Jetty. Naval Forces and Army retaliated killing 152 LTTE cadres. Three sailors were killed and eight wounded during the confrontation.
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August - 6 
Troops arrested two LTTE suspects along with two pistols and a magazine with ammunition from the Ambuwelipuram area.
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Troops arrested two LTTE suspects along with two pistols and a magazine with ammunition from the Ambuwelipuram area.
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August - 7 
Another civilian, identified as Seenithamby Sankar, was shot dead by ‘Colonel’ Karuna cadres in the Vantharumoolai area of Batticaloa district on August 7, according to Tamil Net. Elsewhere, ‘Colonel’ Karuna cadres allegedly in connivance with the security forces (SFs), shot dead a civilian, Kandasa
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Another civilian, identified as Seenithamby Sankar, was shot dead by ‘Colonel’ Karuna cadres in the Vantharumoolai area of Batticaloa district on August 7, according to Tamil Net. Elsewhere, ‘Colonel’ Karuna cadres allegedly in connivance with the security forces (SFs), shot dead a civilian, Kandasamy Govindarajah, in the Kalodavi area.
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August - 7 
Heavy fighting was reported from Mawil Aru in the Kallar region of Trincomalee district as the Government forces continued its offensive in the area to open the sluice gates closed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) since July 20. The Government Information Department said the LTTE has s
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Heavy fighting was reported from Mawil Aru in the Kallar region of Trincomalee district as the Government forces continued its offensive in the area to open the sluice gates closed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) since July 20. The Government Information Department said the LTTE has shifted 122 mm artillery to the area and the Army is shelling to neutralize them. Both sides are exchanging artillery, mortar and gunfire, sources said. However, no casualties were reported till last reports came in.
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August - 7 
On August 7, a LTTE cadre, Kaaththamuththu Jeyananthan, was reportedly shot dead by the SF personnel at Santhiveli near Batticaloa Town.
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On August 7, a LTTE cadre, Kaaththamuththu Jeyananthan, was reportedly shot dead by the SF personnel at Santhiveli near Batticaloa Town.
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August - 7 
Two civilians and a police personnel were killed in separate incidents on August 7, according to Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Tharumu Theesan, in the Valigamam East area of Jaffna district. Another civilian, Kanapathipillai Kamalanathan, was shot dead by
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Two civilians and a police personnel were killed in separate incidents on August 7, according to Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Tharumu Theesan, in the Valigamam East area of Jaffna district. Another civilian, Kanapathipillai Kamalanathan, was shot dead by suspected cadres of the Karuna faction in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 7 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a police constable near the Batticaloa Police station.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a police constable near the Batticaloa Police station.
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August - 8 
A Special Task Force (STF) soldier and a Police constable were killed when a claymore mine hit the water carrier truck along the Uganthai Poththuvil road in Amparai District. The truck was transporting water for the Uganthai Murugan temple festival.
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A Special Task Force (STF) soldier and a Police constable were killed when a claymore mine hit the water carrier truck along the Uganthai Poththuvil road in Amparai District. The truck was transporting water for the Uganthai Murugan temple festival.
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August - 8 August - 9
On August 9, a Police personnel was wounded in a suspected LTTE attack in the Mannar district, the army said. Separately, a LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade at troops near the Kachcheri junction in the Jaffna district. Similarly, a naval foot patrol came under LTTE claymore mine attack in the Vihara
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On August 9, a Police personnel was wounded in a suspected LTTE attack in the Mannar district, the army said. Separately, a LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade at troops near the Kachcheri junction in the Jaffna district. Similarly, a naval foot patrol came under LTTE claymore mine attack in the Vihara Mawatha area of Trincomalee district on August 8. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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August - 8 
Two more employees of a French charity were found dead on August 8 in Muttur, raising the toll to 17. Earlier, 15 aid workers were found shot dead in their office in Muttur on August 6. The bodies of the two employees were found in a car in the compound in an apparent attempt to flee the scene.
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Two more employees of a French charity were found dead on August 8 in Muttur, raising the toll to 17. Earlier, 15 aid workers were found shot dead in their office in Muttur on August 6. The bodies of the two employees were found in a car in the compound in an apparent attempt to flee the scene.
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August - 8 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a security force (SF) personnel, Subair, at Akkaraipattu in the Amparai district.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead a security force (SF) personnel, Subair, at Akkaraipattu in the Amparai district.
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August - 9 
According to a delayed report, LTTE cadres reportedly abducted a youth on August 9 and later killed him in the Akkarapattu area of Ampara district.
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According to a delayed report, LTTE cadres reportedly abducted a youth on August 9 and later killed him in the Akkarapattu area of Ampara district.
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August - 9 
On August 9, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Mahasenpura area in Trincomalee district. One claymore was recovered by troops from the Eluthur area in Mannar district.
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On August 9, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Mahasenpura area in Trincomalee district. One claymore was recovered by troops from the Eluthur area in Mannar district.
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August - 9 August - 10
Three civilians were killed in separate incidents, according to Tamil Net. A member of the Eelam Peoples' Democratic Party was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district on August 9. Elsewhere, another civilian, Sinnarasa Vasanthan, was shot dead by unident
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Three civilians were killed in separate incidents, according to Tamil Net. A member of the Eelam Peoples' Democratic Party was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district on August 9. Elsewhere, another civilian, Sinnarasa Vasanthan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Sandilipay area. On August 10, the body of a civilian, identified as Samithamby Mohanathas, with gun shot wounds was recovered from the Akkaraipattu area in Ampara district.
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August - 10 
Daily News quoting Army sources has reported that at least 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops retaliated LTTE mortar fire in and around Mawilaru in the Trincomalee district on August 10. The outfit in a bid to prevent ground troops consolidating in the area direc
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Daily News quoting Army sources has reported that at least 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops retaliated LTTE mortar fire in and around Mawilaru in the Trincomalee district on August 10. The outfit in a bid to prevent ground troops consolidating in the area directed artillery and mortar fire towards the latter from Echchlanpattu and Sampur areas, sources added. Four soldiers were also killed and 31 others sustained injuries in the incident. However, the pro-LTTE website Tamil Net claimed that the Army advancing into the LTTE-controlled areas had lost 41 soldiers. The Website also alleged that Sri Lanka Air Force pounded civilian populated areas killing more than 40 civilians and injuring a large number of them. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports from the outfit-controlled area said that civilians of the Eachilampathu division in the Trincomalee district are fleeing towards Vaharai in the Batticaloa district.
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August - 10 
LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot at and injured a police constable in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district.
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LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot at and injured a police constable in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 10 
LTTE spokesperson Daya Master told the media that attacks by the Government in the Mawilaru area of Trincomalee district amount to a declaration of war. He anticipated a mass scale war as the Sri Lankan security forces march forward and attack to capture the areas around Mawilaru.
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LTTE spokesperson Daya Master told the media that attacks by the Government in the Mawilaru area of Trincomalee district amount to a declaration of war. He anticipated a mass scale war as the Sri Lankan security forces march forward and attack to capture the areas around Mawilaru.
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August - 11 
Confirming the air strikes the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) spokesperson, Group Captain Ajantha Silva, told Daily News that the SLAF took two LTTE targets in Batticaloa on August 11-morning and afternoon, which were considered as a threat to the ground troops, engaged in the Mawilaru operation.
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Confirming the air strikes the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) spokesperson, Group Captain Ajantha Silva, told Daily News that the SLAF took two LTTE targets in Batticaloa on August 11-morning and afternoon, which were considered as a threat to the ground troops, engaged in the Mawilaru operation.
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August - 11 
Five soldiers who were injured in a clash between troops and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on August 10 in the Mawilaru area of Trincomalee district reportedly succumbed to their injuries on August 11.
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Five soldiers who were injured in a clash between troops and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on August 10 in the Mawilaru area of Trincomalee district reportedly succumbed to their injuries on August 11.
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August - 11 
Heavy fighting was reported from the Batticaloa and Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were confirmed till last reports came in.
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Heavy fighting was reported from the Batticaloa and Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were confirmed till last reports came in.
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August - 11 
On August 11, SLAF jets destroyed clusters of weapons-carrying LTTE cadres and one of their jungle hideouts, as they were moving out to replenish their lost cadre in Trincomalee.
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On August 11, SLAF jets destroyed clusters of weapons-carrying LTTE cadres and one of their jungle hideouts, as they were moving out to replenish their lost cadre in Trincomalee.
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August - 11 
The LTTE reportedly claimed many of their fighters were killed as the Sri Lanka military opened a new front against them. The head of the outfit's peace secretariat, Seevarathnam Puleethevan, told BBC, "The Sri Lankan armed forces are opening new fronts and mounting offensive attacks. Our camp in th
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The LTTE reportedly claimed many of their fighters were killed as the Sri Lanka military opened a new front against them. The head of the outfit's peace secretariat, Seevarathnam Puleethevan, told BBC, "The Sri Lankan armed forces are opening new fronts and mounting offensive attacks. Our camp in the Tharavai area of Batticaloa district came under heavy aerial bombardment and there were casualties on our side." He added that heavy fighting was continuing further north in Trincomalee district around the disputed Mawilaru waterway. He reiterated, "This is another very serious offensive. The offensive attacks are pushing the ceasefire towards a war. But the time has not yet come."
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August - 12 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened artillery fire on the naval base in Trincomalee district, killing one civilian and a sailor. Three civilians and three sailors were injured in the incident. In a similar incident, another civilian, identified as H.K. Ranjith Hetti Kankanam, was killed in LTTE artill
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened artillery fire on the naval base in Trincomalee district, killing one civilian and a sailor. Three civilians and three sailors were injured in the incident. In a similar incident, another civilian, identified as H.K. Ranjith Hetti Kankanam, was killed in LTTE artillery fire in the same region.
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August - 12 
Troops retaliated to LTTE fire and killed one cadre in the Mahaoya area of Ampara district on August 12.
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Troops retaliated to LTTE fire and killed one cadre in the Mahaoya area of Ampara district on August 12.
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August - 12 
Two soldiers were injured in LTTE firing in the Kumburmoolai area of Batticaloa district on August 12. Separately one civilian was wounded in a cross fire between troops and LTTE cadres in the Murunkan area of Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers were injured in LTTE firing in the Kumburmoolai area of Batticaloa district on August 12. Separately one civilian was wounded in a cross fire between troops and LTTE cadres in the Murunkan area of Vavuniya district.
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August - 13 
Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. Elsewhere, troops recovered one T-56 weapon at Varani in the Jaffna district.
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Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. Elsewhere, troops recovered one T-56 weapon at Varani in the Jaffna district.
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August - 15 
A 12-year old boy was among nine Muslim civilians injured in a LTTE grenade attack at the public market in the Ottamavadi area of Batticaloa district on August 15.
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A 12-year old boy was among nine Muslim civilians injured in a LTTE grenade attack at the public market in the Ottamavadi area of Batticaloa district on August 15.
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August - 15 
LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian at Marathady junction in the Jaffna district. Three more civilians were killed in separate incidents, according to pro-LTTE website Tamil Net. Two medical students, identified as Sivasankar and Theepan, were shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the Jaffna Univ
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LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian at Marathady junction in the Jaffna district. Three more civilians were killed in separate incidents, according to pro-LTTE website Tamil Net. Two medical students, identified as Sivasankar and Theepan, were shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the Jaffna University campus. Separately, the dead body of a civilian was recovered from the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 16 
A one and a half year-old infant, identified as Nilushan, the son of a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre Nimalan, was killed in LTTE firing on August 16 in the Sittandi area of Batticaloa district. Nimalan and his wife were also injured in the incident.
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A one and a half year-old infant, identified as Nilushan, the son of a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre Nimalan, was killed in LTTE firing on August 16 in the Sittandi area of Batticaloa district. Nimalan and his wife were also injured in the incident.
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August - 16 
On August 16, an elite Police unit killed three LTTE cadres who had attacked a Police patrol in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district.
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On August 16, an elite Police unit killed three LTTE cadres who had attacked a Police patrol in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district.
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August - 16 
The military said after prolonged confrontation with the LTTE, troops are now consolidating their positions around the Mawilaru area in the Kallar region of Trincomalee district.
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The military said after prolonged confrontation with the LTTE, troops are now consolidating their positions around the Mawilaru area in the Kallar region of Trincomalee district.
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August - 16 
Two civilians were killed and another sustained injuries when LTTE cadres open fire at a tractor carrying civilians on August 16 in the Morawewa area of Ampara district.
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Two civilians were killed and another sustained injuries when LTTE cadres open fire at a tractor carrying civilians on August 16 in the Morawewa area of Ampara district.
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August - 17 
The British aid agencies working in Sri Lanka condemned the recent killing of 17 aid workers in Muttur and warned that increasing violence in the north and east of the country is threatening their Tsunami reconstruction and emergency response work.
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The British aid agencies working in Sri Lanka condemned the recent killing of 17 aid workers in Muttur and warned that increasing violence in the north and east of the country is threatening their Tsunami reconstruction and emergency response work.
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August - 17 
The dead body of a police personnel abducted and subsequently killed by LTTE cadres was recovered from the Thirukkovil area on August 17.
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The dead body of a police personnel abducted and subsequently killed by LTTE cadres was recovered from the Thirukkovil area on August 17.
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August - 17 
Three LTTE cadres surrendered to the SFs in the Welikanda area of Batticaloa district. On August 17, one LTTE cadre surrendered before the SFs in the Kadjuwatta area. One LTTE deserter surrendered to the Vavuniya Police
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Three LTTE cadres surrendered to the SFs in the Welikanda area of Batticaloa district. On August 17, one LTTE cadre surrendered before the SFs in the Kadjuwatta area. One LTTE deserter surrendered to the Vavuniya Police
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August - 18 
A day earlier, four SF personnel and two civilians received injuries in a LTTE grenade attack on an Army checkpoint in the Trincomalee town. One more soldier was injured during confrontations with the LTTE when the outfit cadres reportedly attempted to reach the Forward Defence Line across the lagoo
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A day earlier, four SF personnel and two civilians received injuries in a LTTE grenade attack on an Army checkpoint in the Trincomalee town. One more soldier was injured during confrontations with the LTTE when the outfit cadres reportedly attempted to reach the Forward Defence Line across the lagoon area in the Poonarin region of Jaffna district.
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August - 18 
Security forces (SFs) on August 18 reportedly foiled an attempt by the LTTE to abduct 50 child inmates from the Revatha Children’s Home in Trincomalee. Three SF personnel and a home guard sustained injuries in the exchange of fire.
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Security forces (SFs) on August 18 reportedly foiled an attempt by the LTTE to abduct 50 child inmates from the Revatha Children’s Home in Trincomalee. Three SF personnel and a home guard sustained injuries in the exchange of fire.
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August - 18 
The LTTE Peace Secretariat claimed that at least 141 ethnic Tamil civilians have been killed in SLAF air attacks and Army shelling since August 8. The list of civilian casualties carried on its Website included 15 Tamils killed in an air strike on the St Philip Neri church in Allaipiddy in the Jaffn
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The LTTE Peace Secretariat claimed that at least 141 ethnic Tamil civilians have been killed in SLAF air attacks and Army shelling since August 8. The list of civilian casualties carried on its Website included 15 Tamils killed in an air strike on the St Philip Neri church in Allaipiddy in the Jaffna Peninsula and 55 killed in air strike on a school camp in the Mullaitivu district. The website said the total did not include the killing of 17 workers for the international aid group, Action Against Hunger, in the Trincomalee district on August 5.
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August - 18 
The Sri Lanka Air Force bombed a previously well-identified Sea-Tiger boat yard at Thalayadi in the Trincomalee district causing destruction to many cadres of the outfit and damaging an unspecified number of their boats.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force bombed a previously well-identified Sea-Tiger boat yard at Thalayadi in the Trincomalee district causing destruction to many cadres of the outfit and damaging an unspecified number of their boats.
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August - 18 
Two Sri Lanka Navy personnel who sustained injuries due to LTTE firing at Salliya Sambalathivu in the Trincomalee district succumbed to their injuries later.
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Two Sri Lanka Navy personnel who sustained injuries due to LTTE firing at Salliya Sambalathivu in the Trincomalee district succumbed to their injuries later.
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August - 18 
Two youths were reportedly abducted by LTTE cadres from the Ampara district. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres abducted a Grama Seva Niladhari (local village official) from the Kalmunai area. Meanwhile, the Eravur Police in the Batticaloa district received complaints that the LTTE have abducted three youths fr
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Two youths were reportedly abducted by LTTE cadres from the Ampara district. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres abducted a Grama Seva Niladhari (local village official) from the Kalmunai area. Meanwhile, the Eravur Police in the Batticaloa district received complaints that the LTTE have abducted three youths from the area on August 14.
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August - 19 
A day earlier, a soldier was injured in an exchange of fire between troops and LTTE cadres in the Kinniady area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Vavunathivu area. However, no casualties were reported in the firing.
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A day earlier, a soldier was injured in an exchange of fire between troops and LTTE cadres in the Kinniady area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Vavunathivu area. However, no casualties were reported in the firing.
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August - 20 
On August 20, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Joseph Sabraj, near Post Office Junction in the Trincomalee town. Elsewhere, unidentified civilians shot dead a Tamil trader, Vasthiampillai Arul, in the Grand Bazaar area of the same town, according to Tamil Net.
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On August 20, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Joseph Sabraj, near Post Office Junction in the Trincomalee town. Elsewhere, unidentified civilians shot dead a Tamil trader, Vasthiampillai Arul, in the Grand Bazaar area of the same town, according to Tamil Net.
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August - 21 
Gunmen claiming to be from the Ellilan Force shot dead a Tamil youth, Subramaniam Chelvakumar, at Valaichchenai.
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Gunmen claiming to be from the Ellilan Force shot dead a Tamil youth, Subramaniam Chelvakumar, at Valaichchenai.
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August - 21 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a Tamil trader, Vasthiampillai Arul, at the Grand Bazaar area in Trincomalee town.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead a Tamil trader, Vasthiampillai Arul, at the Grand Bazaar area in Trincomalee town.
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August - 22 
Five civilians were killed in separate incidents in the Trincomalee and Jaffna districts on August 22, according to Tamil Net.
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Five civilians were killed in separate incidents in the Trincomalee and Jaffna districts on August 22, according to Tamil Net.
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August - 22 
One soldier was injured when LTTE cadres fired mortar shells on the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district. A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired artillery rocket propeller gun at an Army detachment in the same area. However, no casualties were reported.
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One soldier was injured when LTTE cadres fired mortar shells on the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district. A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired artillery rocket propeller gun at an Army detachment in the same area. However, no casualties were reported.
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August - 22 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Balachchandran, in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee district. The dead body of a civilian, abducted a day earlier, was found with gun shot injuries from the Sampaltivu area on August 22. Elsewhere, the dead body of another civilian was reco
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Balachchandran, in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee district. The dead body of a civilian, abducted a day earlier, was found with gun shot injuries from the Sampaltivu area on August 22. Elsewhere, the dead body of another civilian was recovered from the Kuchchaveli area.
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August - 23 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Thammugaraja Prabhakaran, in the Trincomalee town.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Thammugaraja Prabhakaran, in the Trincomalee town.
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August - 23 
Separately, on August 23, one civilian and a police personnel were injured in a LTTE fire in the Salambaikulam area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, one soldier was injured in a LTTE fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Vandaramoolai area.
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Separately, on August 23, one civilian and a police personnel were injured in a LTTE fire in the Salambaikulam area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, one soldier was injured in a LTTE fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Vandaramoolai area.
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August - 24 
A day earlier, another civilian, identified as D.A. Lenin Perera, was killed by LTTE cadres in the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, another civilian, identified as D.A. Lenin Perera, was killed by LTTE cadres in the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district.
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August - 24 
An aid worker attached to the United Office Project Firm, which is a New Zealand-funded aid agency working for Tsunami-affected civilians, identified as P. Lesly, was abducted and subsequently killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Thirukkovil area of Ampar
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An aid worker attached to the United Office Project Firm, which is a New Zealand-funded aid agency working for Tsunami-affected civilians, identified as P. Lesly, was abducted and subsequently killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district on August 24.
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August - 24 
Five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and a Special Task Force (STF) personnel were killed in the Urani area of Batticaloa district on August 24. The Media Centre for National Security said that LTTE cadres attacked the STF personnel when they stopped several cyclists for checki
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Five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and a Special Task Force (STF) personnel were killed in the Urani area of Batticaloa district on August 24. The Media Centre for National Security said that LTTE cadres attacked the STF personnel when they stopped several cyclists for checking which resulted in exchange of fire during which five cadres of the outfit and one STF personnel were killed. One T-56 weapon, one pistol, three hand grenades and one mobile phone were recovered from the incident site.
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August - 24 
One police personnel was killed when LTTE cadres carried out a claymore mine attack and subsequently opened fire at a police foot patrol in the Ottamavady area of Batticaloa district. One more police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while police arrested one suspect from the area along
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One police personnel was killed when LTTE cadres carried out a claymore mine attack and subsequently opened fire at a police foot patrol in the Ottamavady area of Batticaloa district. One more police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while police arrested one suspect from the area along with a 20 m long flexible wire during the subsequent search operation.
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August - 25 
On August 25, one LTTE cadre was killed when police personnel retaliated LTTE fire in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while one 9 mm pistol, one magazine with ammunition and cyanide capsule was recovered in the possession of dead LTTE
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On August 25, one LTTE cadre was killed when police personnel retaliated LTTE fire in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while one 9 mm pistol, one magazine with ammunition and cyanide capsule was recovered in the possession of dead LTTE cadre.
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August - 26 
On August 26, troops damaged one LTTE boat in a retaliatory fire on a flotilla of LTTE boats in the seas off Elephant Point. One civilian was injured in the LTTE fire.
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On August 26, troops damaged one LTTE boat in a retaliatory fire on a flotilla of LTTE boats in the seas off Elephant Point. One civilian was injured in the LTTE fire.
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August - 26 
One soldier was injured in a LTTE fire towards an Army picket point at Meesalai in the Jaffna district. Separately, on August 26, a home guard was shot at and injured in the Deegawapiya area of Ampara district
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One soldier was injured in a LTTE fire towards an Army picket point at Meesalai in the Jaffna district. Separately, on August 26, a home guard was shot at and injured in the Deegawapiya area of Ampara district
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August - 26 
Troops killed 12 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in a retaliatory fire following LTTE mortar fire targeting the Chenkalady Army detachment in the Batticaloa district on August 26, in which five civilians were injured as the mortars missed their intended target and fell on a nea
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Troops killed 12 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in a retaliatory fire following LTTE mortar fire targeting the Chenkalady Army detachment in the Batticaloa district on August 26, in which five civilians were injured as the mortars missed their intended target and fell on a nearby village. A Defence spokesperson said, "They were trying to encroach into our area. They fired mortars and we countered with heavy weapons. Twelve LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) were killed, 20 were injured. The bodies have probably been taken away."
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August - 27 
LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a Muslim civilian, identified as Mohomad Jefthri Abdul, in the Linganagar area of Trincomalee district.
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LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a Muslim civilian, identified as Mohomad Jefthri Abdul, in the Linganagar area of Trincomalee district.
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August - 27 
LTTE cadres shot at and injured a woman who refused to hand over her young son to the outfit at Vandaramoolai in the Batticaloa district.
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LTTE cadres shot at and injured a woman who refused to hand over her young son to the outfit at Vandaramoolai in the Batticaloa district.
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August - 27 
LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Sinnaraja, and his sister Wimalakumari Komalan inside their home at Mavadiwembu.
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LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Sinnaraja, and his sister Wimalakumari Komalan inside their home at Mavadiwembu.
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August - 27 
Seven soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres fired mortars and artillery towards troops attached to the Selvenagar Army Detachment in the Trincomalee district on August 27. In retaliation, troops launched direct and indirect fire on identified LTTE positions in the Sampoor area.
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Seven soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres fired mortars and artillery towards troops attached to the Selvenagar Army Detachment in the Trincomalee district on August 27. In retaliation, troops launched direct and indirect fire on identified LTTE positions in the Sampoor area.
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August - 28 
At least 31 persons were killed and 105 were wounded, when troops backed by multi-barrel rocket launchers and artillery guns, retaliated a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attack at Sampur in the Trincomalee district on August 28, Daily News reports. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Sam
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At least 31 persons were killed and 105 were wounded, when troops backed by multi-barrel rocket launchers and artillery guns, retaliated a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attack at Sampur in the Trincomalee district on August 28, Daily News reports. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said troops retaliated, while engaged in search and clear operations in Thoppur and Selvanagar in the south of Trincomalee, they came under heavy artillery and mortar fire of the LTTE. "The troops were engaged in search and clear operations to facilitate the resettlement of the displaced civilians in Thoppur and Selvanagar as they came under LTTE fire," the Brigadier said. He added six soldiers were killed and 28 others injured due to LTTE artillery and mortar attacks as fighting reportedly continued.
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August - 28 
At least 66 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 13 security force (SF) personnel were killed in continued fighting between troops and the LTTE cadres in the Trincomalee district till last reports came in. The fighting started on August-28 morning when LTTE cadres reportedly ope
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At least 66 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 13 security force (SF) personnel were killed in continued fighting between troops and the LTTE cadres in the Trincomalee district till last reports came in. The fighting started on August-28 morning when LTTE cadres reportedly opened fire on troops who were on clearing operation in the area. According to military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, ground troops confirmed that 66 LTTE cadres were killed and a large number of them were injured in Selvanagar, Thoppur and Sampur areas. He added that 13 soldiers were killed and 79 were injured in the battle. "The troops are moving towards Sampur. The Security Forces are engaged in an operation to neutralise the LTTE positions in Sampur, Echchalampattu that pose a direct threat to the Trincomalee harbour Eastern Naval base and civilians who are returning to Muttur," he said. Meanwhile, the pro-LTTE website Tamil Net quoting LTTE sources reported that around 50 SF personnel were killed and 108 wounded so far and also said that 12 LTTE fighters were killed and 15 others sustained injuries. The Website also claimed that 21 fleeing Internally Displaced Person’s (IDP) were killed during the past 30 hours in artillery and aerial bombardment. The military spokesperson of the outfit, Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan, was quoted as saying, “If the Sri Lankan military aggression continued, it would set a full stop to the February 2002 Ceasefire Agreement."
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August - 29 
A woman, allegedly with the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction, was shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near Murugan Kovil in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district on August 29.
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A woman, allegedly with the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction, was shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near Murugan Kovil in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district on August 29.
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August - 29 
LTTE cadres in two separate incidents directed small arms and mortar fire on the boat point of the SFs at Sittandy and Vavunathivu Army detachment in the Batticaloa district forcing troops to retaliate. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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LTTE cadres in two separate incidents directed small arms and mortar fire on the boat point of the SFs at Sittandy and Vavunathivu Army detachment in the Batticaloa district forcing troops to retaliate. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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August - 30 
A day earlier, five LTTE cadres, including two child soldiers, surrendered to the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) office in Batticaloa town.
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A day earlier, five LTTE cadres, including two child soldiers, surrendered to the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) office in Batticaloa town.
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August - 30 
LTTE cadres shot dead a former cadre of the outfit, Periyathambi Velupillai, for his refusal to re-join the organization in the Valaichchena area of the same district.
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LTTE cadres shot dead a former cadre of the outfit, Periyathambi Velupillai, for his refusal to re-join the organization in the Valaichchena area of the same district.
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August - 31 
According to the Sri Lanka Army reports the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has buried at least 92 dead bodies of their cadres in two locations at Kadiraveli and Vakarai areas till August 31. Troops reportedly observed 27 LTTE dead bodies lying ahead of Selvanagar camp. 14 soldiers were kill
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According to the Sri Lanka Army reports the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has buried at least 92 dead bodies of their cadres in two locations at Kadiraveli and Vakarai areas till August 31. Troops reportedly observed 27 LTTE dead bodies lying ahead of Selvanagar camp. 14 soldiers were killed and 92 others were wounded in the continued fighting, the report added.
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August - 31 
Army chief Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka told Associated Press that Government troops are only two kilometers outside of Sampur and within a few days the Military would take control of it.
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Army chief Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka told Associated Press that Government troops are only two kilometers outside of Sampur and within a few days the Military would take control of it.
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August - 31 
Elsewhere, LTTE cadres shot at and injured another police personnel in the Eravul area.
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Elsewhere, LTTE cadres shot at and injured another police personnel in the Eravul area.
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August - 31 
Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said that troops engaged in the operation to neutralise LTTE artillery and mortar gun positions in the Sampur region brought Kaddaparichchan, a stronghold for mortar and artillery gun positions of the outfit, under their full control. The Air Force
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Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said that troops engaged in the operation to neutralise LTTE artillery and mortar gun positions in the Sampur region brought Kaddaparichchan, a stronghold for mortar and artillery gun positions of the outfit, under their full control. The Air Force also took identified LTTE targets at Iranamadu and Sampur in the Kilinochchi and Trincomalee districts respectively. Reuters quoted a Military spokesperson as saying, “We are trying to neutralise the threat to Trincomalee. Our strategy is to send people into Sampur to neutralise their artillery and mortar positions which are pointed towards the harbour."
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August - 31 
On August 31, two police personnel were injured when a LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade at the police roadblock in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district. The cadre was arrested later.
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On August 31, two police personnel were injured when a LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade at the police roadblock in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district. The cadre was arrested later.
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August - 31 
The Security Forces (SFs) have found a heap of Tsunami relief items at the Kattaparichchan mortar location of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Trincomalee district. Defence spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe told Daily News, "Those relief items have been pilfered by the LTT
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The Security Forces (SFs) have found a heap of Tsunami relief items at the Kattaparichchan mortar location of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Trincomalee district. Defence spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe told Daily News, "Those relief items have been pilfered by the LTTE from the areas affected by Tsunami waves in the North and East in December 2004." The relief items, which were found in the camp, were canvas tents, medicines and electrical items and were bearing the names of the countries and the organisations, which had donated them for the Tsunami victims, he added. The SFs took control of the area on August 31.
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*Data till , April 22, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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