SLA December 2006 offensive

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).[1]

SLA December 2006 offensive
Part of the Sri Lankan Civil War
Date4–9 December 2006
(5 days)
Location
Vaharai and villages in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka
Result Tamil Tiger victory
Belligerents
 Sri Lanka Army Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Casualties and losses
70 killed
175 wounded		 4 killed
(LTTE claim)

Timeline

At least 40 civilians were killed during the Sri Lankan bombardment.[2]

References
  1. "No 'safe haven' for Sri Lankans". www.aljazeera.com. 13 December 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  2. "Vaharai's agony continues". Tamil Guardian. 12 December 2006. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
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