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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 - 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 
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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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 
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 - 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 
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 
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 
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 - 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 
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 
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 - 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 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 - 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 
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 
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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*Data till , May 27, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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