Battle of Point Pedro (2006 AD)

Battle of Point Pedro (Sri Lanka vs Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) took place in 2006 AD during Sri Lankan civil war.

Battle facts

Year: 2006 AD
Date: 2006-05-11
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Sri Lankan civil war
Side A: Sri Lanka
Side B: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Commanders (A): Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, Lieutenant Commander Lalith Edirisinghe
Commanders (B): Colonel Soosai
Casualties: approx. 17 killed, 1 boat sunk54 killed, 5 boats sunk
Outcome: Sri Lankan Navy victory
Coordinates: 9.665°, 80.017°