Battle of Sampur (2006 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 2006 AD
Date: 2006-09-04
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Sri Lankan civil war
Side A: Sri Lanka
Side B: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Commanders (A): Brigadier Sarath Wijesinghe
Commanders (B): V. Prabhakaran
Casualties: approx. 33 killed (SLA claim)200+ killed (SLA claim) 97 Civilians killed, 215 Civilians injured and 46,000 were displaced (LTTE claim)
Outcome: Sri Lankan Army victory
Coordinates: 8.483°, 81.283°