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Terrorism-related Incidents in Colombo - 2001

2001

No.

Date

Description

1

July 24

A hand-picked squad of 21 LTTE militants attacked the Air Force base in Katunayake and the Bandaranaike International Airport, on the outskirts of Colombo. Eight military aircraft, including Kifr jets, and six Airbus passenger aircraft were destroyed or damaged in the attack. 14 LTTE militants and seven Security Force personnel were killed while 12 more are wounded in the attack.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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