SLA December 2006 offensive

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SLA December 2006 offensive
Part of the Sri Lankan Civil War
Date4–9 December 2006
(5 days)
Location
Result Tamil Tiger victory[1]
Belligerents
File:Flag of the Sri Lankan Army.png Sri Lanka Army File:Flag placeholder.svg Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Casualties and losses
70 killed
175 wounded
4 killed
(LTTE claim)

In December 2006, the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched multi-pronged attacks in an attempt to capture territory in Vaharai and the Trincomalee District held by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).[2]

Timeline

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At least 40 civilians were killed during the Sri Lankan bombardment.[3]

References

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