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Oddusuddan offensive (1999)

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800 killed, wounded or missing (Tamil Tiger claim)
  
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Location
  
Oddusuddan, Sri Lanka

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Result
  
Tamil Tiger victory

Period
  
October 1999 – November 1999

Similar
  
Eastern Theater of Eelam W, Jaffna University Helidrop, First Battle of Elephant Pass, Battle of Point Pedro, Battle of Mullaitivu

The Oddusuddan offensive was a military operation in which the Tamil Tigers captured Oddusuddan from the Sri Lankan Army. They were also believed to have captured large amounts of weapons and ammunition as well as armoured vehicles in this operation. The offensive was part of Operation Unceasing Waves III.

References

Oddusuddan offensive (1999) Wikipedia