Sri Lanka: 3 STF commandos killed in LTTE ambush in Amparai
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Thursday, 22 November 2007 |
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Three commandos of Special Task Force (STF) of Sri Lanka were killed around 5 p.m. on Thursday when Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam (LTTE) fighters ambushed a STF outpost in Bakmitiyawa in Amparai district.
LTTE's Military Spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayan said LTTE guerrilla units have carried out several attacks in Bakmitiyawa area this year causing casualties to the STF.
Bakmitiyawa is located about 30 km southwest of Amparai town.
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