Battle of Aanandapuram (2009)

Battle of Aanandapuram (18px Military of Sri Lanka vs Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) took place in 2009 during Sri Lankan civil war.

Battle facts

Year: 2009
Date: 2009-04-05
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Sri Lankan civil war
Side A: 18px Military of Sri Lanka
Side B: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Commanders (A): Sarath Fonseka, Shavendra Silva, Kamal Gunaratne, G.V. Ravipriya
Commanders (B): Velupillai Prabhakaran, Pottu Amman, Brigadier Theepan, Brigadier Bhanu, Brigadier Thurga
Casualties: Three 130mm artillery, several mortars,1 jeep, 3 pickup trucks mounted with 14.5mm & 1 AA gun captured (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam)
Outcome: Decisive Sri Lankan Army victory
Coordinates: 9.326°, 80.731°