Battle of Puthukkudiyirippu (2009 AD)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 2009 AD
• Date: 2009-01-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Sri Lankan civil war
• Side A: Sri Lanka
• Side B: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
• Commanders (A): Lt. Gen Sarath Fonseka:, Brig Shavendra Silva, Maj. Gen Kamal Gunaratne, Col G.V. Ravipriya
• Commanders (B): Velupillai Prabhakaran:, Pottu Amman, Colonel Theepan, Colonel Bhanu, Vidusha
• Casualties: approx. LowHigh
• Outcome: Sri Lankan Army victory
• Coordinates: 9.300°, 80.683°

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