What the records say
- When
- Nov 1999
- Kind
- Military operation
- Coordinates
- 9.15° N, 80.65° E
- Description
- military operation in Sri Lanka
Placed at the town its title names, Oddusuddan.
Oddusuddan offensive (1999)
Military operation in Sri Lanka
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 during the operation. The offensive was part of Operation Unceasing Waves III.
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