Battle of Aanandapuram (2009 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 2009 AD
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: approx. UnknownThree 130mm artillery, several mortars,1 jeep, 3 pickup trucks mounted with 14.5mm & 1 AA gun captured
Outcome: Decisive Sri Lankan Army victory
Coordinates: 9.326°, 80.731°