Battle of Weli Oya (1995 AD)

Battle of Weli Oya (Sri Lanka vs Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) took place in 1995 AD during the Sri Lankan civil war.

Battle facts

Year: 1995 AD
Date: 1995-07-28
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: the Sri Lankan civil war
Side A: Sri Lanka
Side B: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Commanders (A): Brigadier Janaka Perera
Commanders (B): Theepan
Casualties: approx. 2 killed, 18 wounded~300 killed (182 bodies recovered by the SL Army) 15 boats sunk
Outcome: Sri Lanka Army Victory
Coordinates: 9.117°, 80.800°