Second Battle of Elephant Pass (2000)

Second Battle of Elephant Pass (18px Military of Sri Lanka vs Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) took place in 2000 during Sri Lankan civil war.

Battle facts

• Year: 2000
• Date: 2000-04-23
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Sri Lankan civil war
• Side A: 18px Military of Sri Lanka
• Side B: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
• Commanders (A): Lt. Gen Srilal Weerasooriya, Maj. Gen Egodawella, Brig Percy Fernando, Col Bhathiya Jayatilleka, Col Neil Akmeemana
• Commanders (B): Velupillai Prabhakaran, Brigadier VithushaColonelSoosai, Colonel Balraj, Colonel Theepan Colonel Bhanu, Lt. Colonel Lakshiya
• Casualties: 1,000+ killed 100+ missing 1,687 wounded (18px Military of Sri Lanka), LTTE Claim: 35 killed (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam)
• Outcome: LTTE victory
• Coordinates: 9.547°, 80.409°

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