Battle of Thoppigala (2007 AD)

Battle of Thoppigala (Sri Lanka vs Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) took place in 2007 AD during Sri Lankan civil war.

Battle facts

• Year: 2007 AD
• Date: 2007-07-11
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Sri Lankan civil war
• Side A: Sri Lanka
• Side B: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
• Commanders (A): Gen. Sarath Fonseka,, Maj. Gen. Parakrama Pannipitiya
• Commanders (B): Brig. Swarnam, Brig. Ramesh
• Casualties: approx. 48 killed (according to Sri Lankan Army)700–800 killed (according to Sri Lankan Army)
• Outcome: Sri Lankan Army victory
• Coordinates: 7.867°, 81.533°

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