Second Battle of Elephant Pass (2000 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 2000 AD
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: approx. 1,000+ killed 100+ missing 1,687 woundedLTTE Claim: 35 killed
Outcome: LTTE victory
Coordinates: 9.547°, 80.409°