What the records say
- When
- 13 May 1997
- Kind
- Military operation
- Coordinates
- 7.00° N, 81.00° E
- Description
- 1997–1999 Sri Lankan military operation
Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.
Operation Jayasikurui
1997–1999 Sri Lankan military operation
Operation Jayasikurui, was a Sri Lankan military operation launched on 13 May 1997, it lasted until 1999, when it was called off. The operation was initially launched for 6 months but cancelled after 18 months as Sri Lankan government faced huge loss. It was the largest military operation undertaken by the armed forces at the time.
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