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August - 1 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said troops attacked Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positions in Chavakachcheri on August 1 and killed two rebel cadres.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said troops attacked Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positions in Chavakachcheri on August 1 and killed two rebel cadres.
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August - 2 
Also on the same day, in a surprise attack troops destroyed a rebel bunker-line and killed six LTTE rebels in Sarasalai South, the SMIC said.
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Also on the same day, in a surprise attack troops destroyed a rebel bunker-line and killed six LTTE rebels in Sarasalai South, the SMIC said.
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August - 2 
A day earlier, on August 2, troops killed a rebel cadre even as he hurled a grenade. Besides, seven troops were injured in a Claymore mine explosion in Vavuniya. The injured were moved to a Batticaloa hospital.
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A day earlier, on August 2, troops killed a rebel cadre even as he hurled a grenade. Besides, seven troops were injured in a Claymore mine explosion in Vavuniya. The injured were moved to a Batticaloa hospital.
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August - 2 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on August 3 that troops in Nagarkovil and Allarai killed five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels on August 2.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on August 3 that troops in Nagarkovil and Allarai killed five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels on August 2.
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August - 3 
In a separate development, Major General Anton Wijendra, would be assuming duties as Security Forces Commander of Jaffna today, August 3.
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In a separate development, Major General Anton Wijendra, would be assuming duties as Security Forces Commander of Jaffna today, August 3.
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August - 3 
In another incident, also on August 3, troops on a search operation in Chemmani killed four LTTE rebels. Two more were killed in clashes in Nagarkovil and yet another was killed while trying to infiltrate a troops-controlled are in Idattalralai.
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In another incident, also on August 3, troops on a search operation in Chemmani killed four LTTE rebels. Two more were killed in clashes in Nagarkovil and yet another was killed while trying to infiltrate a troops-controlled are in Idattalralai.
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August - 3 
The SMIC further disclosed that a hardcore LTTE cadre detonated himself on being spotted by troops on Pothapathy Road, Jaffna, on August 3.
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The SMIC further disclosed that a hardcore LTTE cadre detonated himself on being spotted by troops on Pothapathy Road, Jaffna, on August 3.
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August - 4 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed it killed three troops and wounded two more in an ambush in Sasthikulankulam, near Vavuniya town, on August 4. Besides, clashes between LTTE rebels and government troops were reported near Omanthai.
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed it killed three troops and wounded two more in an ambush in Sasthikulankulam, near Vavuniya town, on August 4. Besides, clashes between LTTE rebels and government troops were reported near Omanthai.
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August - 5 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said troops attacked a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels lodged at a safe house in Chavakachcheri, on August 5. It is suspected that six rebels were injured in the attack.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said troops attacked a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels lodged at a safe house in Chavakachcheri, on August 5. It is suspected that six rebels were injured in the attack.
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August - 6 
One person was injured in a grenade attack in Nelliady, on August 6. The perpetrator of the attack is yet to be identified.
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One person was injured in a grenade attack in Nelliady, on August 6. The perpetrator of the attack is yet to be identified.
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August - 6 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that seven security force personnel on board a bus were injured, three of them critically, when rebel cadres set-off a Claymore mine explosion on August 6, in Kudiyiruppu, near Vavuniya.
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that seven security force personnel on board a bus were injured, three of them critically, when rebel cadres set-off a Claymore mine explosion on August 6, in Kudiyiruppu, near Vavuniya.
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August - 7 
The SMIC said in a release that troops on patrol killed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel in Allarai, on August 7.
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The SMIC said in a release that troops on patrol killed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel in Allarai, on August 7.
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August - 9 
Besides, the SMIC also revealed that troops killed four LTTE rebels in Arunapura. In a separate incident, an officer and five troops were killed in clashes reported west of Parayankulam, in the Wanni, on August 9.
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Besides, the SMIC also revealed that troops killed four LTTE rebels in Arunapura. In a separate incident, an officer and five troops were killed in clashes reported west of Parayankulam, in the Wanni, on August 9.
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August - 9 
Four more rebels were killed in an attack in Sarasalai on a rebel-safe house, on August 9. At least one rebel cadre, a woman, was killed in clashes in Chavakachcheri, also on August 9, while four troops were injured during the attack. Another rebel LTTE cadre was killed in Nagarkovil. Two LTTE cadre
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Four more rebels were killed in an attack in Sarasalai on a rebel-safe house, on August 9. At least one rebel cadre, a woman, was killed in clashes in Chavakachcheri, also on August 9, while four troops were injured during the attack. Another rebel LTTE cadre was killed in Nagarkovil. Two LTTE cadres are believed to have been injured in an ambush in Ampara, also on August 9.
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August - 9 
In a separate development, Major General Sarath Fonseka was appointed Security Forces Commander, Wanni region, the SMIC announced.
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In a separate development, Major General Sarath Fonseka was appointed Security Forces Commander, Wanni region, the SMIC announced.
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August - 10 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) claimed, on August 10, airforce jets bombarded and destroyed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Sea Tigers’ base in Chalai, Jaffna peninsula, successfully dodging retaliatory attacks by rebels with Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs).
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) claimed, on August 10, airforce jets bombarded and destroyed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Sea Tigers’ base in Chalai, Jaffna peninsula, successfully dodging retaliatory attacks by rebels with Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs).
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August - 10 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) claimed its cadres attacked two army camps near Puthukulam junction, Mannar, and killed five security force personnel and injured five more, besides capturing an assortment of weapons and ammunition, on August 10.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) claimed its cadres attacked two army camps near Puthukulam junction, Mannar, and killed five security force personnel and injured five more, besides capturing an assortment of weapons and ammunition, on August 10.
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August - 14 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on August 15 that security forces took into custody a Tamil engineer on August 14, in Vavuniya, on charges of supplying maps of security force camps to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on August 15 that security forces took into custody a Tamil engineer on August 14, in Vavuniya, on charges of supplying maps of security force camps to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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August - 15 
A pro-LTTE news network, meanwhile, claimed on August 15 that airforce jets made several sorties and bombed areas in the Vanni in an attempt to destroy rebel-held positions and fuel and ammunition dumps.
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A pro-LTTE news network, meanwhile, claimed on August 15 that airforce jets made several sorties and bombed areas in the Vanni in an attempt to destroy rebel-held positions and fuel and ammunition dumps.
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August - 15 
The clandestine rebel radio, Voice of Tigers maintained, on August 19, that a school building in Puthukudiyiruppu was damaged in a raid by airforce jets, in the Mullaithivu district, on August 15.
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The clandestine rebel radio, Voice of Tigers maintained, on August 19, that a school building in Puthukudiyiruppu was damaged in a raid by airforce jets, in the Mullaithivu district, on August 15.
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August - 15 
The government's Special Media Information Centre said on August 16 that a senior LTTE leader and three more junior-ranking rebel leaders were killed in raids by the airforce on August 15, in Mullaithivu. One more rebel cadre was killed in clashes reported near Nagarkovil, also on August 15.
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The government's Special Media Information Centre said on August 16 that a senior LTTE leader and three more junior-ranking rebel leaders were killed in raids by the airforce on August 15, in Mullaithivu. One more rebel cadre was killed in clashes reported near Nagarkovil, also on August 15.
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August - 15 August - 16
Troops killed three LTTE rebels in Ponnar, on August 16. In a separate attack, troops destroyed a LTTE bunker in Meesalai, on August 15, and killed two rebels. One more rebel was killed in clashes with personnel of the Special Task force, in Velekala, Ampara.
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Troops killed three LTTE rebels in Ponnar, on August 16. In a separate attack, troops destroyed a LTTE bunker in Meesalai, on August 15, and killed two rebels. One more rebel was killed in clashes with personnel of the Special Task force, in Velekala, Ampara.
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August - 16 
On August 16, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel made a vain suicide killing attempt. An officer of the Sri Lankan Army and a soldier were seriously injured while a nine year-old girl was killed when a suicide bomber, who was also killed, struck at a troops vehicle in Vavuniya in the ev
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On August 16, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel made a vain suicide killing attempt. An officer of the Sri Lankan Army and a soldier were seriously injured while a nine year-old girl was killed when a suicide bomber, who was also killed, struck at a troops vehicle in Vavuniya in the evening.
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August - 17 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 18 that troops clashed with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Ponnar, Jaffna, on August 17, and killed at least four LTTE cadres.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 18 that troops clashed with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Ponnar, Jaffna, on August 17, and killed at least four LTTE cadres.
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August - 17 
The rebels attacked troops manning defences with mortar fire on August 17 at three places, in Chemmani, Chavakachcheri and Kilali. Further, troops conducted search and cordon operations in Maniyarkulam and Kungikulan, in the Wanni.
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The rebels attacked troops manning defences with mortar fire on August 17 at three places, in Chemmani, Chavakachcheri and Kilali. Further, troops conducted search and cordon operations in Maniyarkulam and Kungikulan, in the Wanni.
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August - 17 
Two more were killed in Nagarkovil, also on August 17. Besides, a security force personnel was killed in LTTE mortar firing.
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Two more were killed in Nagarkovil, also on August 17. Besides, a security force personnel was killed in LTTE mortar firing.
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August - 18 
The LTTE’s clandestine Voice of Tigers radio, meanwhile, alleged that two more skeletons, were recovered in Kilinochchi, and that, with these, the number of skeletons recovered in the area rose to 55. Besides, reports maintained that two persons arrested earlier by troops, on august 10, in Vavuniya,
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The LTTE’s clandestine Voice of Tigers radio, meanwhile, alleged that two more skeletons, were recovered in Kilinochchi, and that, with these, the number of skeletons recovered in the area rose to 55. Besides, reports maintained that two persons arrested earlier by troops, on august 10, in Vavuniya, were missing.
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August - 19 August - 20
Four rebels were killed in an attack by troops on their bunker in Chavakachcheri, on August 19. A day later, on August 20, one more rebel was killed at the same place.
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Four rebels were killed in an attack by troops on their bunker in Chavakachcheri, on August 19. A day later, on August 20, one more rebel was killed at the same place.
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August - 19 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said that troops killed 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in separate incidents, on August 19. Three rebels were killed in an attack on their bunker in Nunavil, Jaffna. A security force-patrol party in an attack killed four mo
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said that troops killed 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in separate incidents, on August 19. Three rebels were killed in an attack on their bunker in Nunavil, Jaffna. A security force-patrol party in an attack killed four more rebels, in clashes reported Northeast of Sooriyawewa. Yet another rebel was killed west of Colombuthurai. Further, one more LTTE rebel was killed in Ponnar. Troops confronted a group of LTTE rebels north of Wilganwehera, Trincomalee and killed two rebel cadres besides capturing another. Besides, a rebel cadre was killed in an ambush in Serunuwara.
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August - 20 
In one more incident reported on August 20, two LTTE cadres were killed in Kovilkadu.
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In one more incident reported on August 20, two LTTE cadres were killed in Kovilkadu.
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August - 20 
Two more were wounded. Two LTTE rebels were killed in clashes reported in Maduvil North, also on August 20. LTTE rebels in Sarasalai fired at troops and wounded a soldier, in yet another incident on August 20.
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Two more were wounded. Two LTTE rebels were killed in clashes reported in Maduvil North, also on August 20. LTTE rebels in Sarasalai fired at troops and wounded a soldier, in yet another incident on August 20.
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August - 21 
In another incident, troops shot dead two rebel cadres while a soldier, too, was killed, in clashes reported near Sarasalai.
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In another incident, troops shot dead two rebel cadres while a soldier, too, was killed, in clashes reported near Sarasalai.
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August - 21 
In view of the forthcoming general election, security is being tightened all over the Jaffna peninsula, in anticipation of stepping up of attacks by the LTTE.
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In view of the forthcoming general election, security is being tightened all over the Jaffna peninsula, in anticipation of stepping up of attacks by the LTTE.
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August - 21 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 22 that troops killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Ethawetunuwewa, Welioya, on August 21.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on August 22 that troops killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Ethawetunuwewa, Welioya, on August 21.
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August - 21 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that troops launched a barrage of heavy artillery fire on areas controlled by the rebels around Jaffna town. Residents were reported to be moving out of the area, following the artillery firing.
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that troops launched a barrage of heavy artillery fire on areas controlled by the rebels around Jaffna town. Residents were reported to be moving out of the area, following the artillery firing.
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August - 22 
Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported that seven cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam were killed in strikes launched in the Kaithady area of Jaffna peninsula on August 22. Two soldiers of the Sri Lankan Army sustained injuries in these attacks. Some LTTE mortar positions in the area
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Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported that seven cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam were killed in strikes launched in the Kaithady area of Jaffna peninsula on August 22. Two soldiers of the Sri Lankan Army sustained injuries in these attacks. Some LTTE mortar positions in the area too were destroyed through air strikes.
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August - 23 
Troops, meanwhile attacked a group of LTTE rebels, in Muhamalai, Jaffna, and killed four.
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Troops, meanwhile attacked a group of LTTE rebels, in Muhamalai, Jaffna, and killed four.
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August - 23 
Two more were killed, also on August 23, in Karadiankadu.
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Two more were killed, also on August 23, in Karadiankadu.
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August - 24 
In another incident, on the previous day, LTTE rebels fired mortars at troops in Colubuthurai, Jaffna. No causalities were, however, reported in the incident on either side.
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In another incident, on the previous day, LTTE rebels fired mortars at troops in Colubuthurai, Jaffna. No causalities were, however, reported in the incident on either side.
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August - 24 
The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that the Sri Lankan Air Force stepped up bombing raids in the northern Jaffna peninsula.
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The LTTE, meanwhile, claimed that the Sri Lankan Air Force stepped up bombing raids in the northern Jaffna peninsula.
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August - 24 
Troops attacked and killed two LTTE rebels in Ranabapura, near Welioya, on August 24.
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Troops attacked and killed two LTTE rebels in Ranabapura, near Welioya, on August 24.
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August - 26 
The government's Special Media Information Centre said on August 28 that five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in three separate incidents. Two rebels were killed in an ambush laid by troops in Senkappaddai, on August 26. Two more were killed in clashes in the Wanni. Anothe
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The government's Special Media Information Centre said on August 28 that five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in three separate incidents. Two rebels were killed in an ambush laid by troops in Senkappaddai, on August 26. Two more were killed in clashes in the Wanni. Another was killed in Trincomalee. In Chavakachcheri, the rebels attacked and injured one soldier.
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August - 28 
In the first incident two rebels were killed at Nagar Kovil. In a second incident at Muhamalai, three rebels were killed. In a third incident at Sarasalai, army troops attacked a group of rebels constructing a bunker, killing two. In Ponnar troops retaliated when rebels attacked them and two rebels
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In the first incident two rebels were killed at Nagar Kovil. In a second incident at Muhamalai, three rebels were killed. In a third incident at Sarasalai, army troops attacked a group of rebels constructing a bunker, killing two. In Ponnar troops retaliated when rebels attacked them and two rebels were killed.
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Official sources in Sri Lanka reported, on August 30, that two attacks by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Army camps in Mannar were successfully repulsed on August 29 and 28.
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Official sources in Sri Lanka reported, on August 30, that two attacks by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Army camps in Mannar were successfully repulsed on August 29 and 28.
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August - 28 
On August 28, a group of 75 LTTE rebels attacked the Kallikaddaikadu camp in Mannar, and troop reinforcements were rushed to the area and repulsed the attack. The body of one rebel and some explosives were recovered from the scene of the attack. 21 soldiers sustained injuries in the attack.
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On August 28, a group of 75 LTTE rebels attacked the Kallikaddaikadu camp in Mannar, and troop reinforcements were rushed to the area and repulsed the attack. The body of one rebel and some explosives were recovered from the scene of the attack. 21 soldiers sustained injuries in the attack.
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August - 28 
Tamil sources stated that the LTTE attacked the forward defence lines of Sri Lankan security forces at Uyilankulam near Mannar and heavy fighting was reported in the area. No reports of any casualties were available.
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Tamil sources stated that the LTTE attacked the forward defence lines of Sri Lankan security forces at Uyilankulam near Mannar and heavy fighting was reported in the area. No reports of any casualties were available.
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August - 29 
On August 29, the LTTE attacked the army camp at Thallady in Mannar with heavy artillery. Troops retaliated with heavy artillery and mortars and the exchange lasted for four hours. No casualties were reported.
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On August 29, the LTTE attacked the army camp at Thallady in Mannar with heavy artillery. Troops retaliated with heavy artillery and mortars and the exchange lasted for four hours. No casualties were reported.
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*Data till , April 19, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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